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ISRAELI TERRORIST GROUPS What legislation, if any, is needed? ship, and this does have a bearing on some of Is there any precedent for action in the the issues you raised. United States against groups which espouse We would like to make clear that the U.S. HON. LEE H. HAMILTON terrorism overseas? Government strongly opposes not only ter­ OF INDIANA What effect would the proposed ban on pro­ rorism, but activities in support of terrorist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding material support to terrorists, cur­ groups, regardless of the professed cause or Thursday, July 21, 1994 rently pending in the Senate Amendment to the nationality or ethnic background of the H.R. 2333, the State Department Authoriza­ groups and their supporters. The extent to Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to draw tion bill, have on efforts to curtail these which the U.S. Government can deal with to the attention of my colleagues my recent groups' fundraising activities? some of these activities, however, is limited correspondence with the Department of State What other groups might be affected by under existing law. on the subject of Israeli terrorist groups oper­ the adoption of this legislation? In response to your specific questions: Are there potential First Amendment 1. We oppose activities in the United ating within the United States. Earlier. this States in support of terrorist violence over­ year, I wrote the Department to inquire about problems with restricting the fundraising ac­ tivities of these groups? seas. Attacks by terrorists are crimes re­ United States policy towards two Jewish set­ gardless of the motivations of the terrorists. To what extent would such restrictions in­ We take seriously the Israeli government's tler organizations, Kach and Kahane Chai, volve curtailing the ability of members of which have been outlawed by the Israeli Gov­ designation of these groups and others as these organizations to enter the United terrorist organizations, just as we do when ernment. Despite their outlaw status in Israel, States? other governments reach similar conclusions these groups continue to operate and raise 4. What consideration has been given to about groups operating in their countries. Of funds freely in the United States. I am includ­ curtailing or targeting: violations of the course we make our own assessments and we ing the State Department's preliminary re­ Foreign Agents Registration Act; violations are currently reviewing the matter with sponse as well as its final response. I hope of certain organizations' tax-exempt status; other agencies to determine what steps can illegal transfers of funds overseas; or immi­ my colleagues find this correspondence of in­ be taken under U.S. law. gration infractions. 2. The federal agencies involved in these terest. I appreciate your consideration of this matters include the Departments of State, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, matter and your response to these questions. Justice, and Treasury, and the Internal Rev­ Washington, DC, March 18, 1994. I look forward to your early reply. enue Service. Although there is no working Hon. wARREN M. CHRISTOPHER, With best regards, group per se, all appropriate elements of the Secretary, Department of State, Sincerely, Executive Branch are ln close cooperation on Washington, DC. LEE H. HAMILTON, this matter. The State Department, which is DEAR SECRETARY CHRISTOPHER: I write to Chairman. the lead agency in international terrorism inquire about U.S. policy toward the activi­ matters, has taken the initiative in starting ties, including fundraising, in the United U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, these particular interagency consultations. States of Israeli groups identified by the Washington, DC, March 31, 1994. Insofar as the enforcement of U.S. domestic Government of Israel· as terrorist organiza­ Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON, laws is concerned, the Justice Department tions. has the lead. Other federal agencies with an As you know, on March 13, Israel outlawed Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives. interest are the Treasury Department, in two Jewish settler organizations, Kach and DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN : Thank you for your connection with overseas and domestic fi­ Kahane Cha!, which have been responsible letter of March 18, regarding U.S. policy to­ nancial transactions, and the Internal Reve­ for a number of violent incidents in the West ward activities in the United States by Is­ nue Service, in connection with the enforce­ Bank. Many members of these organizations raeli groups identified by the Government of ment of U.S. tax laws. are U.S. immigrants to Israel, and I under­ Israel as terrorist organizations. 3. Federal agencies are considering all stand these groups maintain offices and sig­ We are working to provide a full response available laws, including those relating to nificant fundraising operations in this coun­ to the many issues and questions you raised, the activities mentioned in your fourth ques­ try. We may now find ourselves in a situa­ some of which are still under study and re­ tion. The Foreign Agents Registration Act tion in which groups defined by the Israeli quire coordination with the Justice Depart­ may be of limited utility in combating ter­ Government as terrorist organizations and ment and other agencies. We will get back to rorism because of its various limitations and prohibited from operating in Israel, have you quickly with as comprehensive a re­ also because it can be complied with through the simple acts of registration and reporting. safe haven and can organize and fundraise sponse as possible. If in the meantime we can here in the United States. Other laws, such as those involving the ille­ I would like to know your views on this be of further assistance on this issue, please gal transfers of funds or immigration infrac­ issue, the status of interagency discussions do not hesitate to contact us. tions, are potentially more useful law en­ on this matter, and where you see United Sincerely, forcement tools ln this context, but depend States policy heading. In addition, I would WENDY R. SHERMAN, on law enforcement officials being able to appreciate your responses to the following Assistant Secretary. detect violations and develop evidence suffi­ questions: Legislative Affairs. cient to support prosecutions. 1. What is U.S. policy on activities in the The Administration has not yet deter­ United States of groups who advocate vio­ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, mined what, if any, new legislation would be lence overseas? Washington, DC, May 16, 1994. useful, and ls therefore not proposing any What are the implications for U.S. policy Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON. new initiatives at this time. In this regard, to have certain groups which operate in the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House as reflected in one of your sub-questions United States designated as terrorist organi­ of Representatives. under Question #3 which asked about poten­ zations by Israel? DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: This is in further re­ tial First Amendment problems with legisla­ 2. Which agencies are involved in the inter­ sponse to our March 31 letter regarding your tion restricting the fund raising activities of agency working group that is looking at this questions of March 18 about the implications these groups, we are conscious that any leg­ issue? for U.S. policy and laws of Israel's designa­ islation in this area must take into account How are these various agencies coordinat­ tion of Kach and Kahane Chai as terrorist or­ relevant First Amendment considerations. ing their efforts? ganizations. I am responding on behalf of the The Senate amendment to the State De­ Which agency has primary jurisdiction Secretary and we also have discussed this re­ partment Authorization Bill, mentioned in over this matter? sponse with the Departments of Justice and your question, would make it a federal of­ 3. What are the preliminary findings of the Treasury. fense to provide, within the United States, interagency working group? In your letter you accurately observed funds, financial services, weapons, docu­ What current laws can be applied against that many members of these organizations . ments, or the other forms of material sup­ these groups to curtail any activities incon­ are U.S. immigrants to Israel. We would also port for specific acts of terrorism which vio­ sistent with U.S. policy? note that many maintain American citizen- late U.S. law. It was carefully drafted in that

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 17578 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 manner to minimize disputes over potential from Mcleod lnformary. Mr. Stokes is retired government work for the people than about First Amendment problems that could arise from the railroad. grabbing headlines for himself. from broader efforts to ban fund-raising on Mr. Speaker, I join the Stokes' family and Under his leadership, the Raleigh city gov­ behalf of particular organizations or types of ernment reached out to every group and seg­ organizations. Working with congressional friends in wishing them many more happy staff, State Department representatives dis­ years together. ment of the community. Avery never shirked cussed and helped refine the scope of this his responsibility to lead and to make the amendment with House staff members before tough choices, but he always made sure that it was first passed by the House in 1991. We IN HONOR OF ROBERT D. all citizens had the opportunity to be heard believe the amendment would be a very use­ METZGAR and to have their views and interests consid­ ful step in our efforts to counter support for ered seriously. terrorist activities and strongly urge its HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR. Moreover, during the Upchurch administra­ early adoption. The amendment is also con­ tion, city government operated in the full light tained in the Senate version of the 1994 OF PENNSYLVANIA crime bill and we appreciate any support for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of day. Whether individuals or groups agreed with his decisions or not, they at least had its adoption in the conference on that legis­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 lation. confidence in the process that produced those Regarding the effectiveness of existing Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to decisions. legal restrictions in preventing entry into congratulate Mr. Robert D. Metzgar on being Although Raleigh is not in the congressional the United States by members of terrorist named to the Council of Fellows at The Penn­ district I represent, I came to know Avery organizations, Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Im­ sylvania State University Erie, The Behrend Upchurch well during the past 12 years be­ migration and Nationality Act renders ex­ College. cause of his intense interest in the people of cludible from the United States aliens when Mr. Metzgar's nomination was accepted ear­ there is reason to believe they have engaged the entire research triangle area. He worked in terrorist activity, or are likely to engage lier this month by University President Joab hard and effectively to promote economic de­ in terrorist activity in the United States. Thomas. Mr. Metzgar will be joining the advi­ velopment and job growth throughout the tri­ . "Terrorist activities" and " engage in terror­ sory board which is comprised of 60 business, angle, and his advice on transportation mat­ ist activity" as defined for the purposes of industrial, and professional leaders from the ters was especially valuable to me. this provision, include fund-raising, training, surrounding area. Avery Upchurch was always determined but and providing financial services and weap­ Mr. Metzgar spent 1112 years at the Penn never ill-tempered, always inclusive but never ons. These immigration restrictions would State Behrend Campus, before graduating indecisive, and always a leader but never ar­ not apply to persons who have American from the University Park Campus. This · nomi­ rogant. He will be missed by everyone who citizenship, as do a good number of Kach and Kahane Chai members. nation testifies to the pride Mr. Metzgar feels cares about Raleigh and North Carolina. 4. The options mentioned in your fourth for the university, not to mention his dedicated The News & Observer perhaps said it best question, such as dealing with possible viola­ service. From covering his office walls with in an editorial about Avery Upchurch's career tions of tax-exempt status, are all potential Penn State memorabilia to having the pleas­ and legacy: tools to combat terrorism. Their effective­ ure of seeing both his daughters graduate He was not flashy, nor was he a fiery ora­ ness in particular cases may be limited, in from the university, he has always held a tor who left volumes of colorful quotes in his part because these laws were not primarily great fondness for Penn State. As a member public wake. He was more a worker, a do-er, intended or designed to inhibit the activities of the Penn State Alumni Association and a an achiever. The city he served was better of terrorist organizations. Nonetheless, in for his service. The friends he knew were cases where U.S. law enforcement authori­ member of both the University's Nittany Lion richer for his friendship. No more satisfying ties can develop evidence sufficient to bring Club and the President's Club, Mr. Metzgar is epitaph can be written. involved with the university on a business civil or criminal actions under these laws, I hope that my State will be fortunate the Department of Justice has assured us it level as well a recreational one. enough to have more leaders like Avery will not hesitate to bring such prosecutions Mr. Metzgar also contributes to Pennsylva­ Upchurch in the future. where warranted. nia's business community holding positions As the questions you raise illustrate, this with various boards and organizations in the is a complex issue, especially when American citizens are involved. We will continue to ex­ Warren area. He presently sits on the board of A TRIBUTE TO FORMER RALEIGH, plore ways of utilizing existing legal meas­ directors and is treasurer of the Pennsylvania NC MAYOR, A VERY UPCHURCH ures and developing new ones if possible. We Oil and Gas Association while also serving on appreciate your interest and if you have fur­ the advisory board for the PNC bank in War­ HON. DAVID E. PRICE ther questions or suggestions, please do not ren. He is currently president and owner of OF NORTH CAROLINA hesitate to contact us. & North Penn Pipe Supply, Inc. in Warren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sincerely, Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to con­ WENDY R. SHERMAN, gratulate Robert D. Metzgar of Warren, PA, for Thursday, July 21, 1994 Assistant Secretary, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Legislative Affairs. having been named to the Council of Fellows at the Penn State University, Behrend Cam­ I want to take a few moments today to pay pus. It is my privilege to recognize Mr. tribute to Avery Upchurch, mayor of Raleigh, MR. AND MRS. HAZEL C. STOKES- Metzgar's dedication to his alma mater and NC from 1983 to 1993, an exemplary public 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY wish him luck in his newly appointed position. servant with whom I worked closely and from whom I learned much, a constituent whom I was honored to represent, and a friend. Mayor HON. JAME'S E. CLYBURN A TRIBUTE TO FORMER RALEIGH, OF SOUTH CAROLINA Upchurch died recently after a brave bout with NC MAYOR, AVERY UPCHURCH cancer, and I want to remind my colleagues of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES just how much he contributed to Raleigh and Thursday. July 21, 1994 HON. TIM VALENTINE to North Carolina. Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF NORTH CAROLINA Avery Upchurch grew up in southwestern salute Mr. and Mrs. Hazel C. Stokes of Flor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wake County and moved to Raleigh when he ence, SC, on the occasion of their 50th wed­ was in high school. From the time he opened ding anniversary. Thursday, July 21 , 1994 his well-known gas stations on Glenwood Ave­ Mr. and Mrs. Stokes' half century of devo­ Mr. VALENTINE. Mr. Speaker, the recent nue and Peace Street as a young man, he tion to each other was celebrated at a June 4, death of former Raleigh, NC, Mayor Avery was active in trying to foster business opportu­ 1994 reception at St. Paul United Methodist Upchurch has left all citizens of my State's nities in the area. Indeed, a great part of the Church, hosted by their children, grandchildren capital area poorer. success Raleigh and the research triangle and in-laws. Avery Upchurch was a remarkable public have enjoyed in recent years can be attributed The couple were married June 1, 1944 in servant. In a political era that too often re­ to Mayor Upchurch. Florence. Mrs. Stokes, the former Ethel wards style over substance, Avery was a Mayor Upchurch presided over the city at a Cockfield of Pamplico, is a retired secretary worker who cared much more about making pivotal time-when it was undergoing the July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17579 transformation from a government town to a is Avery Upchurch. Though he at times my colleagues to join me at this time in paying growing, thriving, diversifying American city­ would have been more at ease behind closed tribute to him, the life of purpose he led, and and he knew that it could not grow without doors, the mayor recognized that govern­ extend our deepest sympathies to his wife adequate infrastructure and a vision of eco­ ment simply can't work that way. So he de­ Grace and the famil¥ he loved so much. manded openness of himself and others-and nomic development. He championed critical he did not tolerate secrecy in city agencies. elements in Raleigh's growth, from the World He was not flashy, nor was he a fiery ora­ Trade Center at Research Triangle Park, to tor who left volumes of colorful quotes in his A TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA LARSON mass transit and highway improvements, to publfc wake. He was more a worker, a do-er, downtown revitalization, to major water supply an achiever. The city he served was better HOIN. JERRY LEWIS for his service. The friends he knew were projects at Falls of the Neuse and Jordan bFCALIFORNIA Lake. Ultimately, these efforts spearheaded by richer for his friendship. No more satisfying epitaph can be written. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major Upchurch earned the research triangle Thursday, July 21, 1994 area the designation by Fortune magazine as Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I the number one place in the country to do TRIBUTE TO FRANK H. OGAWA 1 business. And they will have a lasting impact would like to bring to your attention the out­ not only on the triangle, but on our State as standing citizenship of Patricia "Gorky" Larson HON. ANNA G. FSHOO of Riverside County, CA. Gorky, who has a whole. OF CALIFORNIA I found in Mayor Upchurch an affable and demonstrated a remarkable dedication to her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able colleague who never shirked a demand­ family, career, and community throughout the ing task and constantly sought Federal, State, Thursday, July 21, 1994 years, will be hon~red on August 11, 1994, by and local cooperation to accomplish common Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the California Inland Empire Council, Boy goals. His constituents admired his folksy style pay tribute to Frank Ogawa-a dedicated pub­ Scouts of, America 'The Distinguished Citizens and accessibility, ref erring to him as the "drive lic servant, outstanding civil rights leader, and Award." in Mayor" because of his willingness to listen loving husband and father-who passed away Gorky graduated from my alma mater the to those visiting his gas station about issues of earlier this month in Oakland, CA. Having University of California at Los Angeles with a importance to the city. They elected him to an been friends with Frank and having served bachelor of science degree in 1949. Over the unprecedented five terms as mayor. with him on the Bay Area Air Quality Manage­ years she has been committed to her six chil­ Avery Upchurch was a model public serv­ ment District Board for many years, I know he dren, and in recent years she attended the ant. With modesty and quiet good humor, he will be sorely missed. But I also know that his Citrus Belt Law School in Riverside, CA. In served the city of Raleigh and its environs with contributions to the city of Oakland, the bay 1990 Gorky earned her juris doctorate and vision, dignity, and grace. His is a legacy we area, and the Asian-American community will was admitted to the California Bar. will long value and remember, and from which endure for generations to come. The field of education has been the focus of we will benefit for generations to come. Frank Ogawa was a remarkable person be­ Gorky's efforts in her community, and through­ Mr. Speaker, I request that the July 2 edi­ cause he could take personal misfortune and out the years she has been committed to serv­ torial tribute from the Raleigh News & Ob­ turn it into a positive learning experience for ing the schools of Riverside County. Gorky server be reprinted at this point in the himself and others. When Frank and Grace has demonstrated outstanding leadership by RECORD. Ogawa were forced to sell their belongings serving as former president of the Palm THE PEOPLE' S MAYOR and live in internment camps during World Springs Board of Education, and the Riverside A very Upchurch was a nice man, a really War II, they had to sleep on straw mattresses County School Board Association. Following nice man. If ever there were proof that life in horse stalls for 6 months before being this she was elected as the fourth district su­ isn't fair, it is in his premature death from shipped to a camp in Utah to spend another pervisor for the Riverside County Board of Su­ cancer, after he had completed 10 years of 3112 years in confinement. Despite this mis­ pervisors, and she is currently serving as the good leadership as Raleigh's mayor. treatment and injustice, he never lost faith in board chairman. Upchurch had earned some years at the the United States. Just the opposite-he Gorky's dedication to her community goes beach, some relaxation. Instead, he spent strived to prove his loyalty to his country and far beyond her career. She is currently serving these last months battling a fearsome dis­ ease. became an internationally recognized cham­ as a member of many organizations including Many memories, many emotions now wash pion of Asian-Americans in the process. the executive committee of the Coachella Val­ over those he touched in his years of public After World War II, Frank Ogawa returned to ley Association of Governments, the Riverside service. Oakland and succeeded in breaking a series County Housing Authority, and the Riverside And service is what was most important to of social and racial barriers. When local resi­ County Transportation Commission. Upchurch. He really saw his positions on the dents objected to him moving into an exclu­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our col­ City Council, and later as mayor, as a trust sive neighborhood, he responded by becom­ leagues, Gorky's family, and her community by bestowed by his friends, the cl tizens. Some­ ing an integral part of their community and honoring this special woman for her extensive thousands-he knew from his gas stations, where he was known to work even in his joining a host of previously all-white organiza­ and dedicated service. Gorky has and she mayoral days. Others got to know the mayor tions like the Rotary Club. continues to serve the people of her commu­ through his civic work. All came away im­ Having served 5 years on the Oakland nity and it is only fitting that the House recog­ pressed with the ruddy, stocky Upchurch. Parks Commission, Frank Ogawa was elected nize her today. He wore authority well-with command, to the city council in 1966, making him the first but with no arrogance. That was evident in Japanese-American to hold a council seat in a council meetings, and in the many hundreds major city in the continental United States. He A PERFECT TEAM SCORE of community meetings in which he was in­ held that position for 28 years until his pass­ volved each year. Upchurch was aware of being in charge, and he could get fed up, but ing-the longest tenure in Oakland's history. HON. DAVE McCURDY he recognized that the responsibility of his From his council seat, he earned a reputa­ OF OKLAHOMA position compelled him to bend over back­ tion as an even-handed leader who worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ward to balance order with fairness. Every­ diligently to improve cultural awareness, en­ one felt that at least they had a say. hance Oakland's economy, expand its port fa­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 The mayor also was a champion of better cilities, and establish relations between Oak­ Mr. MCCURDY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to race relations. He did not wait for crisis-he land and other countries, especially Japan. In take a moment to commend the six U.S. high sought to involve people from all neighbor­ fact, Frank Ogawa was largely responsible for school students who recently won the Inter­ hoods and backgrounds and social stations in establishing a sister city relationship between national Math Olympiad in Hong Kong. decision-making. Some would quarrel with his decision; few would claim the decision Oakland and Fukuoka, Japan. By defeating nearly 70 other teams from all was made in a vacuum. Mr. Speaker, Frank Ogawa was one of the around the world; by achieving an unprece­ Nor were decisions made in secret. One rea­ finest individuals I have ever had the privilege dented perfect team score, and by reversing son that Raleigh's City Council remains to know and his passing is a great loss for his years of domination by teams from China and comfortable operating in the spotlight today family, his community, and our Nation. I ask Russia, these young Americans-from Illinois, 17580 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York­ brarian at the William E. Russell School. It is also important to recognize the con­ have shown all of us what can be achieved Thirteen classes have graduated since that tribution of those Exchange Club members through investments in math and science edu­ September day in 1981. And, for thirteen who have provided a forum for Ryan to cation. years their librarian, Barbara Lydon, has filled those young minds with a love for present his tribute to the Pledge of Allegiance. Their challenge was to win an international reading and a love of life. I am particularly grateful to my friends in the competition, and they succeeded brilliantly. Now, I have written stories about politi­ Durham Exchange Club, Ed Bumann and Au­ Our challenge in Congress is to make this cians, athletes, organizations and even pa­ brey Wheeler, for their efforts on behalf of kind of excellence in science and math, for rades. I have never before written about a ii­ Ryan. boys and girls alike, the norm rather than the brarian. The problem is that often times we Mr. Speaker, I commend Ryan Glass for his exception. That will only happen if we recog­ prioritize the wrong professions. We glamor­ patriotism as well as his superb essay. I rec­ nize the importance of these subjects to our ize those people who can hit a baseball until its cover comes off. We glamorize the guy ommend his essay highly, and I ask that it be national economy. It will only happen if we whose only claim to fame is that he knocks printed in the RECORD. make the commitment that all American young other people out with a single punch. And THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE people should have access to the best many of those whom our Society sees fit to "I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the science and math education in the world. glamorize can not live up to Society's expec­ United States of America and to the Repub­ Inspired by the example of these young tations. We have seen that over and over lic for which it stands, one Nation under scholars, let us make that commitment. again. But a librarian? Absolutely. And not God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for just any librarian. all." Barbara Lydon has dedicated her life to Imagine how moving it must have been on MR. AND MRS. CALIPH FONVILLE this admirable profession. She has molded the 12th of October 1892, on the 400th anni­ LEWIS-25TH WEDDING ANNIVER- - hundreds of young boys and girls minds to versary of the discovery of America, when SARY the importance of books and of learning. 6,000 public school children in Boston first Which to parents is a lot more important recited this solemn promise of loyalty to our than learning the batting average of 3 twen­ country! HON. JAMFS E. CLYBURN ty year old millionaires whose only conces­ I wonder how much money American chil­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA sion to young boys and girls is that they dren today would manage to raise if they IN .THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES might only charge them $5 for an autograph, were asked to help buy United States flags instead of the $10 they usually charge. Thursday, July 21, 1994 for their schools? Well, in 1888 the children So, why am I writing this? Because on must have liked the idea, because they col­ Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday June 21st the graduating students lected enough money to buy 30,000 flags after salute Mr. and Mrs. Caliph Fonville Lewis of and the staff at the William E. Russell reading about this project in their weekly Florence, SC, on the occasion of their 25th School put up a bronze plaque honoring the magazine, The Youth's Companion! This contribution that Barbara Lydon has made wedding anniversary. magazine had more ideas for the children. It to the children of the Russell School. The wanted to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis reaffirmed their vows newly renovated Library at the Russell, will before family and friends on June 18, 1994, in Christopher Columbus's arrival. Two men now and forevermore be known as the Bar­ ,from the magazine, Francis Bellamy and Christ Prayer Chapel in Mullins. The couple bara F. Lydon Library. Quite an honor for James Upham planned a school celebration was honored later with a luncheon reception. quite a lady and the very first time such an called "Columbus Day" where children Mrs. Lewis, the former Ina Harrelson, works honor has been bestowed on an active staff across the country would raise their new at Champus of Florence. Mr. Lewis works in member. I would personally like to congratu­ American flags over their schools and to­ the maintenance department of Mcleod Re­ late Barbara Lydon and silently wish that gether say something to honor the flag. The gional Medical Center. our Society had a lot more like her. president, Benjamin Harrison liked the idea Mr. Speaker, I join the family and friends of and made Columbus Day a national holiday. Francis Bellamy wrote his salute. It was the Lewis' in wishing them many more happy TRIBUTE TO RY AN GLASS OF years together. one sentence long and it read: I pledge alle­ CHAPEL HILL giance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with TRIBUTE TO LIBRARIAN BARBARA HON. TIM VALENTINE liberty and justice for all. LYDON OF NORTH CAROLINA What do you think some of these difficult IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES words mean? Well, a pledge is a promise. But what do you think allegiance means? It HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY Thursday, July 21, 1994 means to love and be true to something, and OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. VALENTINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec­ that something was this nation or country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognize the achievements of an outstanding Indivisible refers to the fact that this coun­ young North Carolinian, Ryan Glass of Chapel try could not be broken apart even during Thursday, July 21, 1994 the civil war 30 years earlier. After the war Hill. even the slaves had liherty, and there was Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, Barbara Ryan, who is 11 years old, recently won an Lydon, a long time resident of South Boston supposed to be justice for all. essay contest at his school, Durham Acad­ In a short time this pledge was being said and librarian at the William E. Russell School emy. His excellent essay on the Pledge of Al­ every morning at school and it became for the past 13 years, was honored on June legiance earned him invitations to present his known as the Pledge of Allegiance. 21, 1994, for her many years of service to the work before several Exchange Clubs in Dur­ In the next 20 years the country changed a children of Boston. Mrs. Lydon has had the ham, where it was warmly received. lot. Automobiles-the Wright Brothers' newly renovated library named in her honor. Ryan has made such a deep impression on Flier-new states joining the nation-the 1st Over the years, Mrs. Lydon has worked tire­ those who have heard his essay that he was World War-and now the pledge also needed lessly to instill a sense of curiousity and love invited to read it at the National Exchange a change. In 1923 it was decided to add to the first line so that it would read: I pledge Alle­ for learning in students from kindergarten until Club's annual convention. He is scheduled to the fifth grade. Her undying sense of service giance to the flag of the United States of appear at the club's "One Nation Under God" America. has gained her respect and love from parents, breakfast in Boston this Friday. Now no one could wonder which flag they students, and teachers alike. I believe that all Members of the House will meant. It was also decided that everyone I am proud to represent Mrs. Lydon and agree that Ryan's accomplishment is espe­ should say the pledge with their right hand those like her who unselfishly serve their com­ cially noteworthy, particularly for an 11-year­ against their hearts. munity with dedication and happiness. old whose family only came to the United In 1939, after a lot of arguing the United I would like to include the following article, States several years ago. States Flag Association declared that dated June 30, 1994, from the South Boston Ryan's essay certainly demonstrates his un­ Francis Bellamy was the official writer of the Pledge. Tribune. derstanding of the history of his adopted coun­ In 1942 on its 50th birthday Congress made SOUTH BOSTON WOMAN HONORED try, the role of the Pledge of Allegiance, and the pledge official. It couldn't be changed by (By Brian Wallace) the meaning of citizenship in our Nation. I anyone but the government. In 1981 Barbara Lydon, a lifelong resident hope that it will inspire all who read or hear it, Sadly some people did not like to have to of South Boston, accepted a position as Li- especially those of Ryan's generation. pledge allegiance to anyone but God and so

• .._ • • ~ ,• • • • • ,.- _J - - -. • • ,. • • • • • _. July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17581 in 1943 the Supreme Court ruled that no one Following military service, Norm made the hero from Delaware County, PA. Danny, born could be forced to say it. transition with his "hands on" experience with and raised in Chester, PA, was one of Major In 1954 a congressman wanted to add the the Army Highway Patrol, military police, and League Baseball's all-time great managers. words "under God" to the pledge, the way Abraham Lincoln had spoken about the artillery detachments to law enforcement. Dur­ Danny managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for a United States in the Gettysburg Address. ing a 29-year career with the Missouri High­ total of 15 seasons, in the 1950s, 1960s, and The words "one nation under God" were way Patrol, he received a citation for bravery 1970s. Under his careful leadership the Pi­ added and this was the pledge's last change. from the National Police Officers Association rates compiled an impressive record of 1, 115 501 years have passed since Columbus dis- in May 1968. As a corporal in the patrol, he wins and 951 losses, a .540 winning percent­ covered America. heroically rescued a woman from a burning 217 years ago the United States was born. age. His teams were so powerful and so pro­ airplane-saving her life, while risking his own. ductive at the plate that they were given the 101 years ago the pledge was written. In March 1986, another challenge awaited A lot has changed but one thing has not nickname the Pittsburgh Lumber Company. and that is that people across this Nation Norm Copeland. At that time, high employee turnover and internal problems plagued the Simply winning games, however, wasn't still promise to love and protect this wonder­ enough for Danny Murtaugh. In 1960 and ful country of ours, the United States of Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department. America. County commissioners turned to the Army vet­ 1971, he managed the Pirates to two World eran and distinguished highway patrol officer, Championships. His hard work and talent as a made him sheriff with the mandate to turn manager were twice recognized by Major CONGRATULATING JOHN C. things around. He did. In Sheriff Copeland's 8 League Baseball when he was named Man­ STUBENRAUCH years of leadership, the department has re­ ager of the Year in 1960 and 1970. gained the respect of the community, county In 1977, the Pittsburgh Pirates retired the HON. DAVID MANN officials, and others around the State. In fact, number forty (40) in honor of Danny Murtaugh OF OHIO I would put the Cape Girardeau County Sher­ and his remarkable career. Through all of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iff's Department professionalism and diligence fame and success, however, Danny remem­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 up against any other law enforcement unit, bered his roots. When his storied career rural or urban. ended, Danny returned to Delaware County Mr. MANN. Mr. Speaker, I take this oppor­ Norm has helped to computerize the entire where he became a longtime resident of tunity today to congratulate Mr. John C. department, a must in this instant communica­ Ridely Township. Stubenrauch as he prepares to retire after 35 tions and high technology day and age. The Recently, Danny Murtaugh's accomplish­ years of service to the citizens of Hamilton 911 emergency phone system is in place. The County. ments have been recognized by the baseball county jail also has been modernized and new fans of Delaware County. Fans young and old Mr. Stubenrauch graduated from Xavier Uni­ administration procedures are in place; in­ versity in 1958 and began working as a case­ are circulating petitions urging the Veterans cluded in that is ongoing training for state-of­ Committee of the Baseball Hall of Fame to in­ worker with Hamilton County Human Services the-art law enforcement and investigation. that September. John began his career as a duct Danny into his rightful place in Coopers­ While serving the citizens of Cape County town, NY among baseball's greatest heroes. caseworker and rose through the ranks to his for nearly a decade, Sheriff Copeland has current management position as area super­ made a name for himself around the State. Throughout his career, Danny Murtaugh visor in the income maintenance division of He's a member of the Missouri Sheriff's Asso­ was a quiet but effective leader. A motivator the department. Most of John's career has fo­ ciation, Missouri Police Chiefs Association, who moved men to accomplish great deeds, cused on the disabled and the elderly. His ex­ president of the southeast Missouri Drug Task he was truly one of the game's great man­ pertise in the area of Medicaid and nursing Force, president of the Cape-Bollinger County agers. home vendor payments will be sorely missed. Major Case Squad, director of the Cape Coun­ Today, I join my fellow baseball fans in the I join John's family, friends, and colleagues ty Narcotics Enforcement Unit. In addition to Delaware Valley in urging the Baseball Hall of in congratulating him on a job well done. I his professional development and leadership Fame Veteran's Committee to honor Danny wish him all the best in retirement. in these various law enforcement organiza­ Murtaugh with his induction into this elite class tions, Sheriff Copeland also has contributed of baseball great. THE LAWMAN'S LAWMAN: his services to a number of social and civic or­ SHERIFF NORMAN COPELAND ganizations. One of his very special causes is in service to the handicapped. As crime continues to be one of the top MR. AND MRS. GUY V ASSY DAVID­ HON. BILL EMERSON concerns of all Americans, we need more role SON-50TH WEDDING ANNIVER­ OF MISSOURI models and effective leaders in law enforce­ SARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment like Norm Copeland. Through his tireless Thursday, July 21, 1994 efforts and selfless dedication, Cape HON. JAMFS E. CLYBURN Mr~ EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Girardeau County and southeast Missouri has tribute to the much decorated sheriff of the become a safer place to work and live. OF SOUTH CAROLINA largest county in the Eighth District of Mis­ While all of us who had the opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES souri. Norman Copeland has dutifully served work with Norm through these years will truly his neighbors in many capacities for nearly a miss him, we want to personally thank him for Thursday, July 21, 1994 putting his duties to his fellow Americans and half-century, but now the time has come in his Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to neighbors above himself. Sheriff Norman opinion for the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff salute Mr. And Mrs. Guy Vassy Davidson of Copeland's commitment to his department and to move on to personal endeavors and enter Effingham, SC, on the occasion of their 50th his colleagues is unsurpassed. I wish him all the life of retirement. Norm Copeland's life and wedding anniversary. service illustrates how an individual's integrity the best in health and happiness, and the full Mr. and Mrs. Vassy renewed their vows on and unwavering principles come together to enjoyment of his family as he now passes his June 5, 1994, at Elim Baptist Church and make them a born leader. badge and enters retirement. were honored with a reception after the cere­ His dedication to public service began when mony. he was only 20 years old. In 1948, Norman TRIBUTE TO DANNY MURTAUGH Copeland joined the U.S. Army. He served in The couple were married on June 9, 1944. Germany where he earned the Army Occupa­ Mrs. Davidson, the former Frances Ruth Hill, tion Medal. His tour of duty continued in Korea HON. CURT WELDON and Mr. Davidson are both retirees of Flor- where he earned the Korean Service Medal OF PENNSYLVANIA ence Public School District 1. with two Bronze Service Stars, the Bronze IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the Davidsons' half century of Service Medal, the United Nations Service Thursday, July 21, 1994 devotion to each other should be commended Medal, and the National Defense Service Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and I join their family and friends in wishing Medal. pay tribute to Danny Murtaugh, a baseball them many more happy years together. 17582 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 CELEBRATION OF CAPTIVE why this tragedy happened and to grow from father. Following service in the Army Air Corps NATIONS WEEK what we learn. This was the most significant during World War II and earning a BA degree single incident loss of Federal forest fire­ from San Jose State University, Pete and his HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI fighters in over 40 years. Regrettably this past wife Lois settled in the Yuba-Sutter area. Pete OF ILLINOIS week three additional Federal firefighters lost and Lois stayed here together for the next 37 their lives in a helicopter mishap. As we start years as they reared three daughters, Bar­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what threatens to be a serious forest fire year bara, Karen, and Shirley, and two sons, Paul Thursday, July 21, 1994 it is with great concern that I recognize the and Douglas. He cherished the time that . he Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ significant risk and potential loss of life that is spent with his grandchildren. He had a close nize this week, July 17-23, as the 35th Anni­ faced throughout the 1995 fire season by the extended family of three brothers and three versary of Captive Nations Week. professional Federal and State firefighting sisters. Nowhere was the family love more evi­ Once again, we celebrate the anniversary of teams on the lands. dent than at the memorial service for Pete this President Eisenhower's proclamation that our We must rededicate ourselves to improving past May which was highlighted by words of country and its citizens value democracy, free­ the way we fight fires. We need improvements love and remembrance from one of his sisters dom, and national self-determination. This in fire safety, in fire leadership, and in integrat­ and a grandchild. week represents the importance we place on ing fire into the ecosystem. These deaths can Pete's death has left a void in the commu­ these principles and sends a strong message prevent future deaths and can result in strong­ nity, which will feel the loss of a great public to countries that remain captive of suppressive er, more ecologically sound fire management. servant and a loyal friend. Pete was a special governments. We owe this commitment to those who died person and he has left an indelible mark on Captive Nations Week was first commemo­ and to the friends and families they leave be­ the lives of the many people he touched. rated in 1959, but remains relevant to our geo­ hind. political interests today as well as our Nation's security in the future. Foreign powers who do SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVEN CY not respect the basic liberties of their people TRIBUTE TO PETE LICARI ACTS OF 1994 must come to realize that this country intends to achieve real stability in our international HON. VIC FAZIO HON. MARJORIE MARGOLlfS.MFZVINSKY community. This stability requires placing OF CALIFORNIA OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES value in human rights, free market economies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 21, 1994 and political freedom. Thursday, July 21, 1994 This week we are reminded that the free­ Ms. MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY. Mr. Speak­ doms we take for granted are still being Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ er, when we held our conference on the future sought by the peoples of the remaining cap­ ognize Mr. Peter Paul Licari, a long-time asso­ of entitlements in Montgomery County back in tive nations under communist party dictator­ ciate in government and community affairs as December, we began a dialog, a dialog com- . ship. As an Advisory Committee supporter of well as a long-time friend. Pete recently lost mitted to taking an honest and serious look at Captive Nations Week, I urge my colleagues his battle with cancer. Amazingly, as he bat­ our entitlement programs and revisiting each to join me in recognizing this very important tled cancer, he continued to remain active to program to make sure that it is meeting its de­ commemoration. the end as a supervisor for the third district in signed purposes and serving the people in the Sutter County, part of the district which I rep­ best possible way. resent. We began a dialog in the name of our chil­ A TRIBUTE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS Pete was elected to the county board in dren's future and, equally as important, in the WHO DIED 1990 following a long career in education. He name of securing the very programs which de­ was noted as a unifying and calming force on fine us as a great nation, a nation that cares HON. BRUCE F. VENTO the board, bringing together diverse viewpoints about its elderly and cares about those that OF MINNESOTA and establishing a positive rapport among have been left behind, and in the name of se­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members. Pete was a dedicated worker and curing the vitality of those programs which committed public servant. He never gave less Thursday, July 21, 1994 have saved millions of Americans from poverty than 100 percent of himself to his work and for and preserved their dignity. Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the people of Sutter County and its progress There were many then who did not want us commemorate the 14 firefighters who died on and well-being. to begin this conversation. Those who see the South Canyon fire near Glenwood Springs, His commitment to the community was evi­ danger when we move our Nation from what CO, on July 6. These brave men and women, dent in the many extra responsibilities he as­ is politically popular to what is fiscally respon­ 13 of them employees of the Forest Service sumed. Pete served on the Board of the Sac­ sible. and one of them an employee of the Bureau ramento Area Council of Government and was In April of this year, the Social Security of Land Management, died to protect lives, an active member of the Yuba City Kiwanis trustees reported, that unless Congress acts, homes, and natural resources. They were ex­ Club, Seniors in Retirement, and the Amici the Social Security trust fund will not be able perienced firefighters, some of the very best in ltalani Club. to meet its commitments in 2013. The trustees the world, and for years they had contributed While Pete Licari brought dedication and said that Congress should take action now. to our Nation by risking their lives to fight fire. skill to his work with Sutter County, he made not wait until it's too late. Instead of passing They made the ultimate sacrifice for their a further contribution to the community and to an even greater problem on to the next gen­ cause. In this time of mourning, we should re­ children during his many years as an educa­ eration. member to appreciate the dedication, courage, tor. Pete was a popular teacher with the Yuba The purpose behind my most recent legisla­ and hard work that they gave to our country City Unified School District, 12 years as an in­ tive proposals is to act on my commitment to over the years. dustrial arts instructor, and 17 years as a vo­ securing the vitality of the Social Security sys­ Because of this tragedy, Don Mackey, cational education coordinator. During his tem today and insuring that a solvent Social Roger Roth, James Thrash, Robert Browning, early years with the district he also doubled as Security system is in place for our children Jon Kelso, Kathi Beck, Scott Blegha, Levi a school bus driver. Pete would take on any and our children's children. Brinkley, Bonnie Holtby, Rob Johnson, Tami task with his usual good nature and great will­ I, along with Representative TIM PENNY of Bickett, Doug Dunbar, Terri Hagen, and Rich­ ingness to do the job. His commitment to edu­ Minnesota, am sponsoring four pieces of legis­ ard Tyler are no longer with us, but they cer­ cation extended to active involvement in the lation being ref erred to as "The Social Secu­ tainly will live on in the hearts of all who knew California Teachers Association. Pete served rity Solvency Acts of 1994." them. Furthermore, they will live for genera­ as president of the Yuba City Unified Edu­ Our plan calls for four specific proposals, tions to come in the positive changes in how cation Association and also with various re­ two designed to protect the Social Security we manage fire that will come about as a re­ gional education groups. system and put faith back in the system, and sult of their sacrifice. The best tribute we can Pete Licari, born in Biwabik, Ml, was fore­ two designed to create an environment of truth give to them is to work diligently to understand most a devoted husband, father, and grand- in our Social Security system. July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17583 The first two proposals make the monetary INTRODUCING THE INTEGRATED in various committees to place enormous, bur­ adjustments necessary to achieve financial CHILD HEALTH CARE NETWORKS densome restrictions that would threaten the solvency for the program. ACT OF 1994 viability of managed care. I do not support ef­ forts to unravel the managed care networks We do this in two ways. HON. LYNN SCHENK which are fast becoming the rule, rather than Our first bill extends the retirement age, the exception across our country. very gradually, beginning in 1999 at 4 months OF CALIFORNIA However, I do believe that the Federal Gov­ each year, until reaching 70 in the year 2013. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment has a responsibility to ensure that Our second bill creates a flat-rate COLA, or Thursday, July 21, 1994 these networks serve the very special needs cost-of-living adjustment. This simply creates a Ms. SCHENK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with of those who can not speak for themselves­ COLA that is equal for most of those receiving my good friend and colleague from the State our children. Children can not demand that benefits, while protecting those at the bottom of California [Mr. LEHMAN] to introduce the In­ their health plan offer a sufficient number of of the benefit ladder. tegrated Child Health Care Networks Act of pediatric specialists; they lack the raw pur­ These proposals will restore stability to a 1994. chasing power to demand access to the system teetering on the edge of financial dis­ Mr. Speaker, across our Nation there is broadest range of services. And, sadly, par­ aster and enable the trust fund to have suffi­ great change in health care delivery. More and ents are often incapable of exercising such in­ cient money to meet its commitments when more Americans are enrolled in health care fluence on behalf of their children. The Inte­ our children enter into the system. networks based on capitated managed care. grated Child Health Care Networks Act rep­ However, because children account for only resents a narrowly drawn effort to ensure that Our next two proposals restore truth to the 11 percent of national health care spending, fi­ children's needs are not ignored by our health way we report the Social Security trust fund. nancial incentives often lead health plans to care system. The Federal Government has been less than As I mentioned, Mr. Speaker, both the Ways truthful with the American people concerning focus on the needs of adults. Parents are left to ask the question: "How can we ensure that and Means Committee and the Education and the Social Security trust fund for too long. our children have access to the full range of Labor Committee have included provisions in Bringing truth to the way we talk about the appropriate health care?" The Integrated Child their versions of health care reform legislation system and more information to those receiv­ Health Care Networks Act seeks to. answer that are consistent with the intent of my legis­ ing benefits will lead to a more informed and that question. lation. I urge all my colleagues to pay special honest debate and result in better public policy The American Academy of Pediatrics and attention to our children in our national debate and a more secure and solvent Social Security the National Association of Children's Hos­ on health reform. system. These next two proposals are de­ pitals and Related Institutions have issued a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my signed to help us do just that. joint statement describing their vision of inte­ time. Our third bill will inform beneficiaries how grated child health networks-networks that much they have received in Social Security bring together pediatricians, family physicians, UCSF MEDICAL CENTER NAMED benefits compared to their contribution. We children's hospitals and others to focus on the SEVENTH-BEST U.S. HOSPITAL will require that the Federal Government send special needs of children. earnings statements not only to those contrib­ We need to encourage the development of HON. TOM LANTOS uting to the Social Security system now, but these integrated networks both as part of larg­ OF CALIFORNIA also to those persons as they begin to collect er health plans and as independent networks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their benefits. These earnings statements will The Integrated Child Health Care Networks compare contributions to actual benefits re­ Act takes three steps in this direction. It would Thursday , July 21, 1994 ceived thus far. require the Secretary of Health and Human Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring Our fourth bill will bring truth to the concept Services to define integrated child health care recognition to the University of California at that the Social Security trust fund is off-budg­ networks. It would require health plans in San Francisco Medical Center on the occasion et, or off-line. We have been depleting the So­ which children are enrolled under Medicaid to of being ranked one of the Nation's top hos­ cial Security trust funds to pay the operating demonstrate how they fulfill this definition. pitals according to the July 18, 1994 issue of expenses of our Federal Government for quite And, it would authorize funds for demonstra­ U.S. News & World Report's survey. I applaud some time. This uses the trust fund to mask tions across our country. the efforts of the chancellor, Joseph Boyd the true budget deficit and hides the truth con­ Both the Ways and Means Committee's and Martin, UCSF researchers, doctors, and all cerning the trust fund * * * that it just isn't the Education and Labor Committee's health health professionals whose efforts made there. care reform proposals include requirements UCSF one of our country's greatest medical that health plans give children access to both institutions. These four proposals, the Social Security pediatric primary and specialty care providers. To qualify for the best of the best, hospitals Solvency Acts of 1994, provide a reasonable These provisions are consistent with the intent had to place within the top 1O in at least 4 of solution to a very serious problem that if not of my legislation. 16 specialities. Membership on the elite list addressed now, will leave us with no Social Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree that also required that a hospital must be affiliated Security system in the future. Our proposals children should be made a priority in our with a medical school, be a member of the do nothing that will jeopardize those currently health care system. Regrettably, this is not the Council of Teaching Hospitals, have a ratio of retired or soon to retire. case today. Children are captive consumers of interns and residents to beds of .25 or more, While some are proposing to once again health care-they can not receive health insur­ or score nine or higher on a technology index raise payroll taxes to fix the system, our pro­ ance on their own, and they truly have no that represents one of the nine objective indi­ posals contain no tax increases. Rather they voice in the quality of the care they receive. In cators of quality. UCSF has passed these make modest adjustments to put the Social my hometown of San Diego, we are blessed tests with flying colors. Security system back on firm footing in a fair, with a wonderful children's hospital which The University of California at San Fran­ equitable, and gradual manner. thrives despite an enormous burden of uncom­ cisco Medical Center was named as the sev­ Back in December at our "future of entitle­ pensated care. Children's Hospital of San enth-best hospital in the United States, and ments" conference: I said that we must be Diego offers a wide range of general and spe­ the UCSF-affiliated San Francisco General honest with the American people concerning ciality care to all children-regardless of their Hospital was named as the best center for these programs which are so important to all ability to pay. I wish that every community AIDS care for the third year in a row. UCSF of us. We must also be honest with ourselves: could have providers of this quality-unfortu­ is cited as one of the top 10 hospitals in AIDS, only a bipartisan effort will enable us to enact nately many do not because there is insuffi­ cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, real entitlement spending reform. We must cient financial incentive. neurology, and ophthalmology. UCSF was face the issue of entitlement spending now so Mr. Speaker, let me say that in general I do also recognized as one of the top 40 for its that our children do not have to pay the price not favor broad mandates or restrictions on excellence in geriatrics, gynecology, pediat­ for our lack of action. This is one step in a managed care delivery systems. Over the past rics, orthopedics, otolaryngology, long journey toward that goal. few months, we have seen successful efforts rheumatology, and urology. 17584 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 The University of California at San Fran­ grant date to the filing date will have a tremen­ which are created by inventors and tech­ cisco has been a leading academic health dously adverse and unintended effect on small nology entrepreneurs. science institution in the fight against AIDS inventors and U.S. competitiveness. We understand that the enabling legisla­ tion for the General Agreement on Tariff and since the discovery of the disease in 1981. Achieving patent harmonization to meet the Trade (GA'IT) includes administration lan­ Many of the important developments in basic GA TI does not necessitate the · proposed guage that would change the present patent science, clinical treatments, and health policy changes. GA TI only calls for a minimum of 20 term from 17 years from the date of issuance are the result of the tremendous efforts of years from filing patent term. Therefore, the to 20 years from the date of filing. While UCSF researchers. UCSF is credited, along GATT goals can be met by increasing the most patents take 2 or 3 years to issue, im­ with two other laboratories, with the isolation length of the patent term to 20 years from the portant patents, especially those in new date of grant. Alternatively, the law could also technologies, take longer-often a decade or of the AIDS virus in 1983. The University is more. One of Gordon Gould's laser patents also credited with the 1982 discovery that the be changed so that it protects the inventor for took 29 years to issue. The proposed change deadly disease could be transmitted through 20 years from filing or 17 years from grant, would start the clock ticking before the pat­ blood transfusions. whichever is longer. ent issues, thus encouraging delaying tactics The UCSF Center for Al DS Prevention Mr. Speaker, 50 distinguished inventors, 15 by those who don't want the patent to issue, Studies sponsors many programs that range of whom are members of the National Inven­ penalizing inventors for patent office delay, from primary prevention among middle school tors Hall of Fame, have written a letter to and significantly reducing the worth of the President Clinton expressing their fears con­ patent and the incentive to invest in devel­ children to coping effectiveness training oping the invention. among HIV-positive people in the hope of cerning the proposed changes in U.S. patent The patent system, like the First Amend­ slowing the disease's progression. Many of law. I commend to my colleagues the following ment, is a critical element of the Constitu­ the UCSF medical students teach high school letter from these inventors. If, after reading tion, designed to protect and encourage students about AIDS, participate in Balboa this letter, you agree that the U.S. patent law those who advocate change. The proposed High School Teen Clinic on AIDS, and volun­ should not be effectively shortened to "20 modifications to the patent law appear to years from filing" you may contact my office or have been inserted in response to requests teer their time to teach sex and health edu­ from those threatened by technological cation. Congresswoman BENTLEY to sign a letter to change they can't control. I am confident that Dr. Joseph Martin, with President Clinton to make U.S. patent terms President Clinton, you yourself understand the expertise he has brought to UCSF, will 20 years from the time of grant. the difficulty innovators face. Indeed, you continue this fine tradition of excellence in the AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT CLINTON quoted Machiavelli on the subject: practice of medicine. FROM AMERICA'S INVENTORS There is nothing more difficult to carry Mr. Speaker, I extend my most heartfelt Hon. WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new congratulations to Dr. Martin and the UCSF The White House, Washington, DC. DEAR PRESIDENT CLINTON: We represent a order of things. For the reformer has en­ Medical Center for their outstanding achieve­ emies in all those who profit from the old ment in becoming one of the Nation's top 1O cross section of inventors who have devel­ oped inventions ranging from simple order and only lukewarm defenders in those hospitals. consumer products to breakthrough tech­ who would profit by the new order* * * nologies all of which have contributed to our The proposed patent changes would rob the country's economic growth, standard of liv­ U.S. of its technological leadership by tilting MR. AND MRS. WINSTON SAWYER- ing, health, and technological leadership. the playing field even more against pioneers 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY and in favor of the copiers. Most pf us are not only inventors but tech­ It is crucial that any proposed patent law nology entrepreneurs. We share your con­ changes be in a separate bill, apart from HON. JAME.S E. CLYBURN cerns about the growth of the U.S. economy GATT. Such proposals should be voted on OF SOUTH CAROLINA and your vision for America's continued ONLY after OPEN Congressional hearings. greatness, but we are concerned about un­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress should have the benefit of testi­ necessary changes being proposed to the pat­ mony from not just patent lawyers but in­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 ent laws in the GA'IT enabling legislation. ventors-especially those who have founded Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The U.S. patent system was established in companies based on their inventions. If Con­ the Constitution by our founding fathers. It gress is to change the patent laws, it must salute Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sawyer of Dar­ is a unique and crucial part of our free enter­ lington, SC, on the occasion of their 50th wed­ understand how the patent system works prise system. It has made the U.S. the world from the perspective of not just big compa­ ding anniversary. leader, not just in pioneering new product nies and patent lawyers, but from inventors Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer's half century of devo­ concepts and technologies, but bringing such as us. tion to each other was celebrated during a them to market. It is not a coincidence that Passing GA'IT requires a minimal change June 11, 1994 cookout, hosted by their chil­ some of those who framed our form of gov­ to the current patent system. GA'IT makes dren. The Sawyers were married on May 24, ernment were inventors: Benjamin Franklin, no reference to filing or issuance dates. The 1944. a founder of the science of electricity, in­ U.S. patent system would comply with Mr. Speaker, I join the Sawyers' family and vented bifocals and the Franklin stove. GATT by making the patent term expire 20 Thomas Jefferson, the first Patent Commis­ friends in wishing them many more happy years from issue. We adamantly oppose any sioner, invented a cryptographic system that part of the proposed "TRIPS" legislation years together. was used by the United States during World that is not absolutely required by GATT. We War IL Lincoln, the only president to be is­ urge you to ask Congress to hold hearings on sued a patent, a patent litigator, and a tech­ any on how to strengthen the patent system. LET'S NOT KILL OUR nology president who promoted several new Sincerely yours, TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP technologies into use in the civil war, de­ PAUL HECKEL clared "patents added the fuel of interest to (for Intellectual Property Creators HON. DANA ROHRABACHER the fire of genius." and the Inventors listed below). Nobel Laureate Robert Solow estimated OF CALIFORNIA Members of the National Inventors Hall of that 90 percent of the U.S. economic growth Fame and some of their inventions: Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is the result of technological advances. Frank Colton, Enovid, The first oral contra­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 Whole industries have sprung up from the in­ ceptive; Raymond Damadian, M.D., The Mag- · ventions of Edison, Bell, and the Wright netic resonance imaging scanner; Gertrude Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, as draft­ brothers. A review of the signatories of this B. Elion, D.Sc., leukemia-fighting & trans­ ed, the GA TI implementing legislation in­ letter demonstrate that today inventors are plant rejection drugs. Nobel Laureate; Dr. cludes a provision that will fundamentally still creating new companies and new indus­ Jay Forester, Random access computer core change our present patent system. Today U.S. tries. U.S. technological leadership is based memory; Gordon Gould, Optically pumped patents are protected 17 years from the time on American inventors' willingness to chal­ laser amplifiers; Dr. Wilson Greatbatch, The they are granted. The GA TI proposal is to lenge the conventional wisdom and our pat­ cardiac pacemaker; Leonard Greene, Aircraft make this 20 years from the time of filing. This ent system which supports them in that ef­ stall warning device; Dr. Robert Hall, High­ fort. The loss of the vitality of our patent voltage, high-power semiconductor rectifi­ seemingly benign change would supposedly system will threaten our technological lead­ ers; Dr. William Hanford, Polyurethane; Dr. harmonize our system with Japan and Europe. ership. James Hillier, Electron Lens Correction De­ This is not as simple or benign as it seems. It is the people of the U.S. who benefit vice; Jack Kilby, Monolithic integrated cir­ Changing the beginning of the term from the from the high growth, high paying industries cuit; Robert Ledey, M.D., The full body cat July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17585 scanner; Dr. Irving Millman, Hepatitis B vac­ have collapsed, igniting the sparks of democ­ CRITICIZING CUBA'S SINKING OF A cine & test to detect hepatitis B; John Par­ racy and freedom. However, despite these im­ BOAT FILLED WITH REFUGEES sons, Numerically controlled machine tools, mense strides of political and ideological and Dr. Robert Rines, High resolution image scanning radar, internal organ imaging. progress, the world has not yet been com­ HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Members of the American Collage of Physi­ pletely purged of the evils of totalitarian dicta­ OF NEW YORK cian Inventors: Dr. Arnold Heyman, Bard/ torship. As stated in the proclamation below, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Heyman urethral instrument system; Dr. the people for 14 nations of the world still re­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 Charles Klieman, Surgical Staplers; Dr. Rob­ main under the manipulative bureaucracies of ert Markison, Sailboard hand rip for communist dictatorships. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, once again, Cas­ windsurfing and surgical instruments; Dr. As Americans, who ardently espouse and tro has shown his stripes. In one of the most Lloyd Marks, Cardiac patient monitoring de­ cherish those exact freedoms being withheld brutal assaults on innocent civilians in this tector, and Dr. Leo Rubin, Implantable from these nation's citizens, it is imperative hemisphere, a boat-load of 72 Cuban refugees defibrillator combined with a pacemaker. that we, as a nation, continue to strive for their was sunk 8 days ago when Cuban Govern­ Other Inventors: Ron Ace, Lightweight ment ships rammed their vessel and fired photochromic eyeglass lenses; Dr. Sall realization of democracy. Aisenberg, Ion assisted deposition of dia­ It is in this spirit of patriotism, democracy, high-pressure water cannons at them. mond-like thin films; Dr. Paul Burstein, and responsibility that States and cities across According to the Miami Herald, the ship, the Rocket motor inspection, system; Tom Can­ Arnerica declare the week of July 17-23, Marzo 13, had sailed for 45 minutes and was non, Computer Kiosk for selecting and print­ 1994, to be Captive Nations Week and issue 7 miles from Cuban shores, when the boat ing greeting cards; Charles Fletcher, The the following captive nations proclamation: was met by the Cuban fire-fighting vessels. Hovercraft; Dr. Richard Fuisz, Rapidly dis­ CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK PROCLAMATION Reports indicate that people were sent flying soluble medicinal dosage unit; Elon Gasper, overboard and slamming against walls and Speech synthesis with synchronous anima­ Whereas, the dramatic changes in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and railings as powerful hoses shot their water tion; Charles Hall, Waterbed; Paul Heckel, against the tugboat. Card and rack computer metaphor; Dr. A Central America have fully vindicated the Zeer Red, Freeze ablation catheter; Anthony conceptual framework of the Captive Na­ Although the refugee passengers pleaded Hodges, RSI preventing computer keyboard; tions Week Resolution, which the United with their pursuers to end the assault and Walter Judah, Ion exchange membrane; Ron States Congress passed in 1959, President Ei­ spare their lives, the Cuban ships continued Lesea, Telecommunications equipment and senhower signed as Public Law 86-90, and the attack. In the end, more than 30 people electronic ballasts; Michael Levine, Mag­ every president since has proclaimed annu­ had died before the survivors were rescued. istrate thermostat, One screen programming ally; and This tragedy represents only the latest of­ used in VCR Plus; Lawrence B. Lockwood, Whereas, the resolution demonstrated the foresight of the Congress and has consist­ fense against basic standards of human rights Interactive multimedia information system; committed by Castro's government. I applaud Wallace London, Clothes hanger lock for ently been, through official and private media, a basic source of inspiration, hope, President Clinton for correctly characterizing suitcases, (London v. Carson Pirie Scott); Ed­ ward Lowe, Kitty Litter; Cordell Lundahl, and confidence to all the captive nations; this act as just "another example -of the brutal and nature of the Cuban regime." Stakhand Hay Handler and other Farm Ma­ Whereas, the recent liberation of many chinery; Paul MacCready, The Gossamer Mr. Speaker, there are those in Washington captive nations is great cause for jubilation, who continue to oppose the stiff sanctions im­ Condor and Gossamer Albatross airplanes; it is vitally important that numerous other Jacob Malta, Musical bells (Multa v. captive nations remain under Communist posed on the Cuban Government by the Schulmerich); George Margolin, Microfiche dictatorship and the residual structure of Cuban Democracy Act. Let this ruthless act be readers, folding pocket calculators; Stan Soviet Russian imperialism: among others, a lesson to them: Only clear and firm pressure Mason, Shaped disposable diaper, microwave Cuba, Mainland China, Tibet, Vietnam, Idel­ by the United States will bring about long­ cookware, granola bar; Kary Mullis, Polym­ Ural (Tatarstan etc.) the Far Eastern Repub­ awaited change in Havana. erase Chain Reaction, Nobel Laureate; Tod lic (Siberyaks); and Nesler, Non-fogging goggles for sport and the Whereas, the freedom-loving peoples of the military; John Paul, Electronic ballasts; Bob remaining captive nations (well over 1 bil­ Polata, Composite masking for high fre­ APOLLO, PA, CELEBRATES FIRST lion people) look to the United States as the MOON LANDING quency semiconductor devices; Dr. Richard citadel of human freedom and to its people Pavelle, Method for increasing catalytic effi­ as leaders in bringing about their freedom ciency; Peter Theis, Automated voice proc­ and independence from Communist dictator­ HON. JOHN P. MURTHA essing; Coye Vincent, Ultrasonic Bond ship and imperial rule; and OF PENNSYLVANIA Meter, and Paul Wolstenholme, Self erecting Whereas, in 1993, reaffirming P.L. 86-90, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grain storage system. Congress passed the Friendship Act that au­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 The Intellectual Property Creators Coali­ thorizes the construction of an international tion: ALPHA Software Patentholders, Paul memorial honoring the Victims of Com­ Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, 25 years ago Heckel President; American Collage of Phy­ munism in our Nation's capital, which Presi­ today Americans sat glued to the flickering im­ sician Inventors, Dr. Klieman, President, dent Clinton signed as P.L. 103-199; and ages of Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin tak­ Donald Banner, Patent Commissioner under Whereas, the Congress by unanimous vote President Carter; The Inventors Voice, Steve ing their first tentative steps on the Moon. No­ passed P.L. 86-90, establishing the third week where was this historic event celebrated more Gnass, President; National Congress of In­ in July each year as Captive Nations Week ventors Organization, Cordell Lundahl Presi­ and inviting our people to observe such a than in the town that shared its name with the dent and United Investors Association of the week with appropriate prayers, ceremonies missions that took man to the Moon-Apollo, USA, Dr. Jenny Servo President. and activities, expressing our great sym­ PA. pathy with and support for the just aspira­ In commemoration of the 25th anniversary tions of the still remaining captive peoples. of the first Moon landing, Apollo, PA, is hold­ CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK Now, Therefore, I do hereby pro- ing a week-long celebration. The hard-working PROCLAMATION claim that the week commencing July 17-23, people of Apollo may not get the recognition 1994 to be observed as Captive Nations Week of the astronauts who thrilled us with their in --and call upon the citizens of --­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON to join with others in observing this week by courage and daring on these space adven­ OF NEW YORK offering prayers and dedicating their efforts tures, but their everyday efforts to improve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the peaceful liberation of the remaining their community and raise their families also captive nations. make them American heroes, because it's the Thursday, July 21, 1994 In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my patriotic spirit of the citizens of Apollo, and so Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I rise once hand caused the Seal of the -- to be af­ many other small communities across the again to commemorate America's observance fixed this --day of July --, 1994. United States, that make our Nation great. As of today, July 21, 1994, the following of Captive Nations Week. Twenty-five years after Neil Armstrong took States have issued proclamations: Kansas, Il­ During the past few years, the world has linois, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, South "one small step for man-one giant leap for seen unprecedented ideological and political Carolina, Kentucky, ·Alaska, New York, Con­ mankind" on the Apollo 11 mission, I'd like to changes across the European and Asian land­ necticut, Mississippi, Idaho, Louisiana, and salute the people of Apollo, PA, who are cele­ scapes. Totalitarian governments and empires Massachusetts. brating their community spirit at the same time 17586 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 they celebrate the anniversary of man's first posed changes are in brackets [ ]): "original capable of meeting the needs of students steps on the Moon. assessment to them, where [what] Mr. Drake from diverse and often adverse backgrounds. assumed we were saying that everything was The educational re:mlts bear the reformers contaminated to the point [at which] we had out. Fewer than half the cl ty's ninth graders AUTHENTICATING DOCUMENTS [required] a recall, they acted improperly graduate within four years. Of those who do, CONCERNING A STATEMENT [properly] with the information we had given nearly 40 percent enter the City University them." Also, a little yellow 3M "self-stick of New York, and only a quarter of those MADE BY JOHN TAYLOR OF THE removal note", which is adhered to page 130, pass all three of its tests of minimal reading, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRA­ ls addressed to me from Steve McSpadden, writing and math skills. TION counsel to the Subcommittee, and states: Now Mr. Cortlnes plans to send specialists " Faye-Let me know if Taylor tries to to the 40 failing schools once a week, retrain HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN change this page and the next one (pp. 130- the teachers and even replace principals if 31). Thanks S." Finally, on the same page, necessary. And Edward Costikyan, Mayor OF NEW YORK there is a notation in writing in ink pen, Rudolph Giulianl's special adviser on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with an arrow drawn pointing to Mr. Tay­ schools, is proposing that much of the sys­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 lor's proposed change striking the "lm" from tem's sclerotic central bureaucracy be dis­ "improperly," the following: "Change dis­ mantled. Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I have re­ allowed. Rewording changes meaning and al­ All this is good, but much more must be quested that the Committee on Government ters it. Original transcript reflects accu­ done, and soon. Even an energetic, hands-on Operations Subcommittee on Commerce, rately what was said by witness. S. Chancellor like Mr. Cortines lacks the tools Consumer, and Monetary Affairs authenticate, McSpadden, 711186." to bring about the dramatic changes that are without waiving its privileges, documents con­ Under the Rules of the House the docu­ needed to overhaul bad schools. The goal of cerning a statement made by Mr. John Taylor ments referred to herein are Subcommittee school reform must be to ensure that every documents on file in the Subcommittee's of­ child gets a good education, now. of the Food and Drug Administration at a fices. To make that happen, the system's very hearing held by the subcommittee on May 28, Sincerely, structure must be drastically altered. The 1986. I thank the subcommittee for the en­ DORIS FA YE BALLARD, city's borough presidents favor a plan to cre­ closed response: Clerk. ate borough school boards; others would re­ CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, distribute power among the central board Washington, DC, July 20, 1994. and community school boards. But such pro­ Hon. GARY L. ACKERMAN, FIRST, SAVE THE SCHOOLS posals ignore a simple fact: boards don't edu­ U.S. Representative, cate children; schools do. Washington, DC. The following four reforms, taken to­ HON. NEWT GINGRICH gether, would allow better schools to flour­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN ACKERMAN: You have OF GEORGIA asked that the Subcommittee, without ish and·would close the doors of bad ones. waiving its privileges, authenticate the doc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Good schools should be allowed to become uments in its file concerning a statement Thursday, July 21, 1994 independent public schools by a majority made by Mr. John Taylor of the Food and vote of parents and staff. Though the school Drug Administration at a hearing held by Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to \system spends an average of $7,500 per pupil, the Committee on Government Operations commend the following editorial by former As­ only $2,500 goes to classroom instruction. Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer, and sistant Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch The creation of independent schools would Money Matters. Federal Efforts to Identify to all of my colleagues. I strongly agree with shift dollars away from the bureaucracy. and Remove Contaminated Wines: Hearing the author that instead of simply providing As independent schools, they would control before a Subcommittee of the Committee on more money for unnecessary and wasteful their budg~t and personnel. Every school Government Operations, House of Reps., 99th education programs we must replace the cur­ would get an allocation based on enrollment, and schools with poor and handicapped stu­ Cong., 2d Sess., (May 28, 1986). rent failing education system with a framework The Subcommittee's documents on file re­ dents would get extra Federal and state flect the following: which gives parents a greater role in their funds. Schools would buy goods and services 1. The following statement by Mr. Taylor, child's education as well as the freedom to at the best price, either from the Board of in response to a question, is found on page choose where to send children to get the best Education or elsewhere. If a window was bro­ 129-130 of the unedited transcript: education possible, and at the same time al­ ken, the principal could hire a local glazier Mr. HORTON* * *. lows local education authorities the flexibility for prompt repairs. (The board is currently One question I wanted to ask was that and freedom from burdensome overregulation 40,000 work orders behind.) your testimony on page 4 implies that you so that they can be creative and innovative in Each school would be accountable for its evaluated the health risk in choosing the performance, and each would regularly be method of testing foods by concentrating on introducing reforms. audited and evaluated by educational au­ those most likely to contain residues. Don't We must change the focus of current edu­ thorities with the power to cancel the you think that BATF should have acted cation reform effort from supporting the edu­ school's independent status if it was mis­ similarly in targeting the most highly con­ cation bureaucracy to actually helping Ameri­ used. taminated wines rather than refusing to es­ ca's children establish a pattern of lifetime Britain started this reform in the late tablish any priorities in the matter? learning and becoming the best and the 1980's, and hundreds of British schools are Mr. TAYLOR. Based upon what was in the brightest in the world. now free to make repairs, buy their food BATF testimony and the impression they [From the New York Times, June 27, 1994) services and manage their budgets, while ac­ got from what we had said regarding health cepting responsib111ty to prepare students for hazards, and we could have done a better job FIRST, SA VE THE SCHOOLS the national curriculum and tests. on our original assessment to them, what (By Diane Ravitch) As a result of efforts by reformers like Mr. Drake assumed we were saying that ev­ New York City's public school system Deborah Meier, principal. of Central Park erything was contaminated to the point at needs to be reinvented from the ground up. East in East Harlem, and former Chancellor which we required a recall, they acted im­ Organized a century ago and never seriously Joseph Fernandez, New York City has nearly properly with the information we had given revamped since then, it has become a bu­ 50 small schools that operate with unusual them. reaucratic monster that wastes vast sums autonomy because they have temporary 2. Mr. Taylor's unedited testimony was that should be spent on instruction. But waivers from the United Federation of sent to him, on June 4, 1986, together with a what is worse than wasting money ls wasting Teachers. But these schools do not control Subcommittee memorandum form (sent rou­ lives. their budgets, and they have only a tiny tinely to all witnesses) which stated: "Only Five years ago, the State Commissioner of fraction of the city's students. minor or technical corrections for the pur­ Education reported that 63 of the state's 77 Nine states, including California, Massa­ pose of improving clarity or correcting obvi­ worst schools were in New York City. This chusetts and Michigan, have already passed ous misstatements of fact are permitted. year Chancellor Ramon Cortlnes identified legislation to encourage "charter" schools­ Changes which alter meaning are not per­ 40 schools as " educationally bankrupt." Too public schools exempt from most rules and mitted." (Original emphasis). many of New York's poorest children spend regulations. A dozen more are considering 3. A document in our file, page 130 of the their days in huge buildings designed in an similar measures. New York's State Legisla­ unedited testimony of Mr. Taylor's response, era when factory method of production was ture should, too. quoted above, with his proposed changes, re­ much admired; today, reformers agree that The Board of Education should be per­ flects the following at lines 3021-24 (the pro- schools need to be on a smaller, human scale, mitted to award contracts to run schools and July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17587 create new ones where needed. Potential con­ by choice. Forced assignments-whether of Signal Hill's population remained small until tractors-colleges and universities, success­ teachers or pupils-destroy the morale of a oil was discovered there in June 1921. This ful public or private schools, museums, hos­ school. A school functions best when every­ strike gave wings to Willmore's dream, and it pitals, businesses, unions, community one wants to be there. would be oil-the black gold-not vistas, that groups, groups of teachers-could bid to The best way to assure equality of oppor­ manage schools identified as educationally tunity ls not by imposing one model on ev­ would lead Signal Hill to cityhood. bankrupt. In other schools, dissatisfied par­ eryone but by insisting on a high level of The search for oil in Signal Hill began with ents, by majority vote, could petition the performance from a diversity of providers, the growing national dependence on petro­ board to solicit outside managers. subject to watchful pubic authorities. The leum. Companies such Union, Standard, and Prospective contractors would present system we have serves adults, not children. Shell searched for it in various parts of our their plans and goals to the community, Let's reverse that formula. Nation. In 1917, the Union Hill Co., drilled a which would then make recommendations to 3,449-foot-deep well north of what is now the the chancellor. And contractors could com­ intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and pete to offer new kinds of schools for drop­ THE FOUNDING OF A CITY: CELE­ outs or children with special needs. BRATING THE BIRTH OF SIGNAL Wardlow Road. However, the company came Neither the state commissioner nor the HILL up dry. Later, it was found that Union Hill had city chancellor now has the resources or per­ missed one of the world's richest pockets of sonnel to do much more than offer technical oil by about 150 feet. Fate was stalling the es­ assistance to low-performing schools. Under HON. STEPHEN HORN tablishment of this city. this proposal, either official could invite suc­ OF CALIFORNIA After another unsuccessful attempt by cessful contractors to bid for the manage­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Standard Oil in 1919, the Royal Dutch Shell ment of fa111ng schools. Thursday , July 21, 1994 Oil Co. geologist, D.H. Stromberg, urged his Children in educationally bankrupt schools should be offered scholarships to use in any Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I am going to take company to drill on Signal Hill. Shell began accredited school-public, private or sectar­ you back to a time when oil was the true king. drilling and struck oil on June 23, 1921. It took ian. Schools accepting these scholarships I am going to talk of the year 1924, when a 2 days to cap the resulting oil gusher. The would have to meet city educational stand­ community took its destiny by the reins and Signal Hill oil boom was underway, and Signal ards. Would it be constitutional to include became a separate city. Hill was about to become a city. religious schools in a public scholarship pro­ I have often been impressed with the tenac­ Signal Hill crude quickly became a prime gram? Probably, as long as the choice of ity and scrappiness that this city has shown, export for southern California. Locally pro­ school was made by the family or student. duced oil was shipped around the world to Parochial schools already get public funds to and now I am glad to introduce it to you. I am educate the handicapped and to run Head talking of a city that built itself almost over­ such nations as Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Start programs. night and, in 1994, 70 years later, still proudly and Nicaragua in Latin America, and the Phil­ The role of the public authorities must looks over the hill onto the Pacific Ocean. ippines and New Zealand in the far Pacific. change. The State Legislature should re­ The city: Signal Hill in California's 38th Con­ meanwhile, with oil revenue wealth as the configure the role and functions of the city gressional District. The occasion: its ?0th anni­ payoff, a political tug-of-war began between Board of Education. The integrity and effec­ versary. Signal Hill did not develop out of Long Beach officials and Signal Hill area resi­ tiveness of the overall scheme depends on it. mass planning. A combination of people and dents, landowners, and oil companies. Instead of running everything, the edu­ Long Beach announced a planned barrel tax cational authorities would evaluate the qual­ luck transformed this former unincorporated ity of education provided by others. They part of Los Angeles County surrounded by the on all crude and other petroleum products pro­ would set citywide standards and administer city of Long Beach into one of the Nation's duced within the city limits. Upon learning of tests. They would audit and monitor inde­ leading producers of oil. this, the oil producers organized an independ­ pendent public schools and contractors. Signal Hill was first inhabited by native ence movement to incorporate Signal Hill as a They would have the power to award man­ Americans. The major tribe whose descend­ city under the laws of the State of California. agement contracts and the power to cancel ants live into this century are the Gabrielinos. They achieved success on April 26, 1924, and them. They would negotiate a citywide con­ They recognized its great advantages as a the city of Signal Hill had arrived. tract with the unions so that each school site for observing the coast and surrounding Like other cities, Signal Hill has had it ups could select its own team and shape its own program without infringing the rights of areas and for sending smoke signals. and downs. On its ?0th birthday, it is coming teachers. The land was next occupied by the Spanish, into its own. In 197 4, Signal Hill adopted a for­ They would provide information and re­ and, in particular, by two Spanish landgrants, mal redevelopment plan which included about search to help parents and students make Rancho Los Alamitos-29,000 acres-and 60 percent of the city. And in 1982, the 'city re­ good choices. They would manage a corps of Rancho Los Cerritos-27,000 acres. directed its redevelopment effort to focus on inspectors to help improve schools. They In the mid-1860's, Rancho Los Cerritos was economic growth. Today, its commitment is to would represent the city school district in sold to Flint, Bixby & Co., a partnership made maintain quality residential and retail develop­ seeking funds from Washington and Albany. up of Thomas and Benjamin Flint and their ment, with personalized service remaining They would continue to manage schools that first cousin, Lewellyn Bixby. In 1883, the part­ were· neither self-governing nor managed by paramount. William Willmore would be ex­ contract. nership combined with Lewellyn's younger tremely pleased to see his dreams realized in This strategy, with its complementary brother Jotham and John Bixby, his first cous­ the community that Signal Hill has become. parts, aims to reinvent public education. The in, to purchase Rancho Los Alamitos in part­ Mr. Speaker, I ask you and the rest of the idea is not to privatize education but to nership with l.W. Hellman, a Los Angeles House to join me in wishing Signal Hill a great allow public authorities to engage every re­ banker. 70th anniversary. Happy Birthday, Signal Hill. source, public and private, in the quest for In 1896, Flint, Bixby & Co. was dissolved. good schools for all children. It encourages The Flints took over the northern California bad schools to close or change managers. It land holdings. On June 13, 1896, the Bixby DON'T CRY FOR ME, BRAZIL enables good schools to be self-governing, Land Co. was incorporated. Descendants of free of wasteful bureaucracy. It allows stu­ dents and parents to choose their schools. It the original Bixbys-led by Llewellyn Bixby, HON. SUSAN MOLINARI gives the central or borough authorities Jr.-developed many commercial properties, OF NEW YORK plenty to do, while withdrawing from them including area around the traffic circle in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the power to control what happens in every late 1940's. school. And it promises to replace a mori­ During this period, and up until the early Thursday, July 21, 1994 bund, rule-bound system with innovation, di­ 1920's, the area which is now Signal Hill re­ Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to versity and cooperation between the public mained largely agricultural. Meanwhile, William congratulate and console soccer fans in an and private sectors. Willmore, the man credited with founding the important and vibrant section of my district, The basic principles of renewal in this ap­ proach are autonomy, choice and quality. In neighboring city of Long Beach, envisioned the Borough of Brooklyn. each school, the adults are personally and Signal Hill as an affluent community with pan­ Truly, we sport aficionados from Brooklyn professionally responsible for the success of oramic views of the Pacific Ocean. However, have much about which we can rejoice. First, every student. Furthermore, everyone who his dreams failed to match reality and only a the Rangers championship, and the Knicks works in or attends a school would be there few expensive homes were built. razor-close finish made us proud to be New 17588 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 Yorkers. And, contrary to expectations, the mixers and Operation Thunderbolt to maxi­ cans view the exciting changes that have oc­ United States did itself proud by hosting a ter­ mize the adoption and foster parent selection curred on Taiwan in the last decade. I think rific World Cup, with great enthusiasm and processes, and the establishment of an agen­ that Bill Bridges' observations are worthy of much participation from American fans. cy outreach center with the express purpose Members' attention and ask that his essay be And this year, before viewers from all cor­ of minority recruitment. printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. ners of the globe, T earn USA made every After honing his skills at the Children Serv­ [From the Free China Journal, July 1, 1994) American proud by beating the odds and ices Board, Dr. Grice took on a great chal­ TAIWAN IS NOT EXACTLY WHAT THE FOLKS AT going significantly further than even the most lenge-that of executive director of the Toledo HOME MAY THINK optimistic among us could have hoped. Community Service Center, a homeless shel­ (By William Bridges) But also, Mr. Speaker, I would like to join ter for families. Under his compassionate di­ Westerners, especially Americans, ought to my Brooklyn constituents in applauding an­ rection, the center has flourished. During 7 like Taiwan, for reasons that have little or other amazing team. Another team which beat years of leadership at the center, Dr. Grice nothing to do with its economic prowess. the odds to get further than was thought pos­ has expanded residential capacity significantly, But to like anything, you have to know sible. The team from Italy, former Motherland developed a preschool program, established about it. And mail from home suggests that to so many of us here in Congress as well as health care services including mental health many Americans are a few years behind in their perceptions of this place. Brooklyn, made us proud in their attempt to be services for residents, implemented a Item: A correspondent writes to say that the first team ever to win four World Cup preoccupancy counseling program which re­ he has the "perhaps stereotypical picture of championships. sulted in nearly all residents being able to ob­ a tiny country, suffering from overwhelming After a dramatic one-goal victory over Bul­ tain adequate housing, established pre-em­ pollution at the hands of a rapacious mili­ garia in the semifinals, the residents of Brook­ ployment counseling so that 60 percent of the tary-political complex." But he adds later on lyn poured into the streets to celebrate the val­ residents obtained employment, coordinated that Taiwan citizens probably take better iant and emotional victory of T earn Italia. The therapeutic health care and group counseling care of their public places than Americans celebration expressed the passion for Eu­ through local health care and educational insti­ do. This picture of Taiwan as both rapacious and tidy is somewhat off the mark on both rope's most famous team that has earned tutions, implemented in-kind service programs counts. them one of soccer's greatest heritages. Pride with the National Black Caucus on Aged, Fos­ Item: Another correspondent, who worked and joy filled the streets as the "Forenza ter Grandparents Program, and the Girl in Taiwan a few years ago, advised me to Italia" rallying cry was shouted by the sponta­ Scouts, and instituted a parent-child-relation­ stock up on cheap, pirated literature. Sorry, neous gathering. Freedom of expression was ship program to increase self-esteem and pro­ Steve, the day's of building a library for next never better exemplified than during this out­ mote positive role models for children. All the to nothing are gone. Taiwan is tough these pouring of emotion. while he was creating new programs, he days on copyright violators. Unfortunately, the valiant team from Italy, moved the center forward through staff devel­ Item: A veteran newspaper friend writes to ask if there is any press freedom in Taiwan. like the courageous team from America before opment as well as building on the foundation Answer. You bet, with only a few lingering it, fell to Brazil. One kick separated both of more conventional assistance programs so hangovers from the martial-law era that teams from the glory of winning, but both that the Toledo Community Service Center is ended in 1987. But tough, accurate and inves­ teams will for ever be in our hearts. truly a beacon of hope for families in need. It tigative journalism seems in somewhat Even though World Cup 1994 is finished is quite likely that homeless families in north­ shorter supply. and the team from Brazil was crowned cham­ west Ohio would have no place to go were it I don't blame my correspondents for not pions, the applause for both Team Italia and not for the efforts of Dr. Grice. The shelter is being fully informed. The Republic of China on Taiwan leads a strange and isolated life Team USA's underdog efforts will be recog­ a warm and inviting temporary home where internationally. Since the United States and nized long past World Cup 1998. thousands of families have been helped to get many other nations refuse officially to So, don't cry for us, Brazil-or even Argen­ back on their feet and remain productive admit its existence, the ROC's representa­ tina. members of our community. The Toledo Com­ tives are never seen at the United Nations. Unless, of course, you are crying: "Go USA munity Service Center is the only family shel­ Its highest leaders never address Congress or and Forza Italia." ter in northwest Ohio. speak at U.S. university commencements. Dr. Charles Grice, while a man of distin­ And because it is peaceful, prosperous and guished letters, is more importantly a man of increasingly democratic, the world media TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES GRICE find little to report. That little tends to be distinguished character. He is a community sensational-an earthquake or a slapping leader in the truest sense of the word. He match involving a fistful of parliamentar­ HON. MARCY KAPTIJR builds coalitions of people and he instills pride ians. OF OHIO and hope in the adults and children whose Here are a few things I'd like to tell friends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives he touches. We thank him for the years back home about this exciting and endlessly he gave to us in northwest Ohio. We wish him absorbing place. Thursday, July 21, 1994 First, the energy. This is a country con­ the v~ry best in retirement, and hope that he Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stantly on the go-tearing down, building up, has the time to do all of the things put off until going to school, zooming past on motor pay homage to a man in my community who tomorrow. We wish him peace, solace, and has retired after spending his career uplifting scooters, talking endlessly on cellular the enjoyment of family and friends. phones or the public ones that seem to be the lives of others. I speak of Dr. Charles spotted every 20 feet along the sidewalks. Grice of Toledo, OH. The traffic, which everybody deplores, is Having pursued his undergraduate, masters, TAIWAN: AN ISLAND ON THE part of that energy. This foreigner had no doctoral, and postdoctoral degrees in edu­ MOVE trouble with it once he realized that he was cation, Dr. Grice served as a university profes­ a small, bipedal vehicle, often chugging sor, and in the fields of mental health and HON. LEE H. HAMILTON along elbow to side-mirror with a car or child and family welfare. I have known him for motor scooter. · OF INDIANA Taipei's taxi system is like an endless peo­ several years, and value his counsel ·on issues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple-mover belt-wave your hand, -hop in, and in these areas. Thursday, July 21, 1994 be whisked wherever you want to go. Close Throughout his career, Dr. Grice has served your eyes if you don't like close encounters as a mental health counselor for families in Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, Bill Bridges, a of the vehicular kind. crises, and as a clinical therapist with the good friend and former constituent of mine The pollution is terrible-very close to community mental health system. He also has just returned from a year in Taiwan. On that of Athens, which also lies in a basin managed the Lucas County Children Services leave from the journalism department of that traps all the junk. Tidy? No. This is not Switzerland or Board, and developed many innovative pro­ Franklin College, Bill worked as a senior copy Tokyo. And Taipei is made messier by its ef­ grams to better the lives of the children under editor for the Free China Journal. Before his fort to build an 85-kilometer subway all at his care including the organization of the An­ return to the United States, his paper pub­ once. nual Foster Parent Recognition Program, self lished an essay in which Bill discusses the ig­ People. There are more of them per block esteem programs for the children, adoption norance and misperception with which Ameri- than an Indianapolis native can imagine. July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17589 They are friendly, outgoing, helpful when ap­ NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT Ramsey Quillin; Mountainair High School: proached. Stories about being elbowed out of CENTER: THE EYES AND EARS Tammy Barber; Paradise Christian School: the way in queues are exaggerated. Most peo­ TO THE UNIVERSE Adam Wolf; Rio Grande High School: Marc W. ple seem to be enjoying life-and certainly Ahlen; St. Pius X High School: Jerome A. enjoying the endless variety of Taipei eating Hands; Sandia High School: Christina Walker; establishments. HON. STENY H. HOYER Sandia Preparatory School: Angela Campbell; Politics. Rambunctious, a little nutty at OF MARYLAND Valley High School: Andrea Sigala; West times-though maybe no more so than big­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city ward politics in the United States. The Mesa High School: Christopher J. Carroll. democracy is genuine if imperfect. Thursday, July 21, 1994 As a Member representing the First Con­ Law and order. This is an interesting para­ Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, 25 years ago, as gressional District of New Mexico, I, along with dox. Taiwan streets are remarkably crime­ man placed his first steps on the Moon the all New Mexicans, am proud of these individ­ free. But citizens routinely disregard incon­ people of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center uals and wish them the very best in their fu­ venient laws. As I waited for a bus to the in Greenbelt, MD were there. Twenty-five ture endeavors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. opera the other night, a gray Mercedes years later as the planet Jupiter is pummeled parked 6-feet out in the street, blocking both by pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet, a crosswalk and the bus stop. The driver am­ BOB BENBOW-A CARING AND bled off to do a little shopping; nobody the Goddard Space Flight Center employees are there again. And as Spaceship Columbia COMPASSIONATE VETERANS AD­ seemed to think anything of it. VOCATE Culture. The opera was an excellent con­ circles the Earth, those at Goddard Space cert production of Verdi's " Nabucco," with a Flight Center are the first to hear of the new local orchestra and chorus. It was followed a life spaceship cabin. HON. STEPHEN HORN couple of nights later by the New York Phil­ Goddard Space Flight Center is the eyes OF CALIFORNIA harmonic presenting Mahler's Ninth Sym­ and ears to the universe, Mr. Speaker. As As­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES phony. The orchestra opened with a nice tronaut Neil Armstrong placed the American touch, playing both the ROC national an­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 flag on the Moon's surface and spoke of "one them and "The Star-Spangled Banner." Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I'm aware of being a partisan-that not small step for man, one giant leap for man­ kind," the images and the words of that his­ honor a caring and compassionate veterans every visitor would find all the things listed advocate and a dedicated public servant. above endearing. I also could write a litany toric moment were first relayed to NASA God­ of complaints-the ways in which this is not dard even before going to Houston or our own Sadly, this past month, the Los Angeles area like home. television sets. veterans community lost this champion. But But by and large, I think my countrymen NASA Goddard serves as the communica­ the legacy of his work remains as an inspira­ would like Taiwan-if they had a chance to tion link to all our space efforts-be they the tion for all of us. know about it. Hubbel telescope; Voyager One and Two, the Robert V. "Bob" Benbow was the congres­ Apollo Project, the Clementine Spacecraft and sional liaison representative at the Los Ange­ the space shuttle, Columbia. les regional office of the Department of Veter­ As we today commemorate the 25th anni­ ans Affairs [V A]-a position which he had held IN HONOR OF A FILIPINO-AMER­ versary of the Lunar walk, let me commend since March of 1985 and a position in which ICAN WHO STRUGGLED FOR THE the dedicated employees of the NASA God­ he set an example for all public servants. UNIONIZATION OF FARM WORK­ dard Space Flight Center for the outstanding Bob served all the congressional offices in ERS work they do-they are truly the eyes and the the Los Angeles VA region and their constitu­ ears of the universe. encies-not an easy job. But his dedication to HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD his responsibilities, as well as his commitment to service, earned him the respect and the ad­ OF CALIFORNIA A COMMENDATION TO NEW MEXI­ miration of all. Once at a congressional semi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CO 'S FINEST STUDENTS OF THE nar held by another Federal agency, the com­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DIS­ plaint was made that the host agency was not TRICT as effective as it could be. When that agency's Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I representative asked for an example of an ef­ would like to take this time to honor the life of fective agency, the audience responded spon­ Philip Vera . Cruz, a founding member of the HON. STEVEN SCHIFF taneously in unison, "like Bob Benbow!" United Farm Workers. With his death on June OF NEW MEXICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob understood that the VA is often a very 10, 1994, Vera Cruz left behind a legacy of confusing agency, even for seasoned congres­ commitment and dedication to social justice. Thursday, July 21, 1994 sional staff members, and he worked hard to Vera Cruz immigrated to the United States Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make it more accessible and less intimidating. in 1926 from the Philippines with ambitions for honor the winners of the Congressional Certifi­ Bob established the congressional seminars a higher education and a career as a lawyer. cate of Merit. These students, from the First that have become annual events at the Los He sacrificed those ambitions and chose to Congressional District, are recent high school Angeles VA office. The purpose of these semi­ dedicate himself to supporting his family by graduates honored for their outstanding aca­ nars reflects the kind of service that Bob working in the fields on the Pacific Coast. demic, community and personal achieve­ prided himself and his agency on delivering: In 1965, Vera Cruz joined the Agricultural ments. It gives me great honor to announce comprehensive information about the V A's Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO and them to you today. Representing the following programs and easy access to key VA staff led a successful Filipino sit-down strike in the schools are: members. According to the case workers on Coachella vineyards. Later that same year he Albuquerque Academy: Nancy Kaup; Albu­ my staff, after attending one of Bob's semi­ joined forces with Cesar Chavez to form the querque · Evening High School: Joffre nars, "you could discuss a VA problem with a United Farm Workers [UFW]. Junqueira; Albuquerque High School: Alexis veteran and know what he was talking about." Vera Cruz held the position of vice president Stanke; Albuquerque School on Wheels: Julie Bob also implemented his own computer in the UFW and was the highest ranking Fili­ C de Baca; Bernalillo High School: Aaron program to respond to congressional inquiries pino officer. Upon his retirement from the Silva; Cibola High School: Devin Jelinek; Del in a timely manner. As a result, congressional UFW, Vera Cruz moved to Bakersfield and Norte High School: Claire Gogal; Eldorado offices in the Los Angeles region have had a lectured frequently to college students on High School: Odelia Herrmann; Estancia High marked increase in their ability to serve their labor and social issues. School: Tami Sue Wells; Freedom High veterans constituency. I wish to extend my sympathy to the Vera School: Coryann Helms; Highlands High Bob's understanding of the VA came from Cruz family. The spirit of Philip Vera Cruz lives School: Michael Johnson; Hope Christian his personal experience as a veteran. After on in the work of grassroots organizers all School: Averill Sciumbato; La Cueva High graduating from San Diego State University in across the country. We are eternally grateful School: Hayley Beth Melloy; Los l.:unas High 1964 with a bachelor's degree in social for his efforts. School: Talaya Blythe; Menaul School: Bryce sciences, he joined the Air Force and served 17590 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 on active duty from October 20, 1964 through It is my hope that this commemorative will AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EX- October 13, 1968. His service included a tour help bring communities and parents together POSES INDIAN HUMAN RIGHTS in Vietnam. to support our Nation's young people and help ABUSES Bob began his career with the VA in 197 4 them to succeed in their lives and in school. as a Veterans representative on campus at We cannot afford to let America's children lin­ HON. DAN BURTON San Bernadino Valley College in southern ger in the streets looking for something to do OF INDIANA California. In 1976, Bob was reassigned to the because if we do, trouble surely will find them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Veterans services division in the Los Angeles and this would be a tragedy. I urge my col­ Thursday, July 21, 1994 regional office as Veterans Benefits Coun­ leagues to support this effort and cosponsor selor. In 1985, he became the Los Angeles "National Gang Violence Prevention Week." Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, re­ VA's Congressional Liaison Representative. pression in Indian-occupied Khalistan contin­ We mourn Bob's passing and the loss that ues. On July 7, Amnesty International issued it means to the many he served. But we cele­ its annual human rights report. In it, Amnesty brate his spirit and enthusiasm. He defined TRIBUTE GERARD C. SMITH strongly censured India's ongoing denial of service to others in a way that inspires us all. basic liberties in the Sikh homeland, Khalistan. He will be missed. HON. HOW ARD L. BERMAN The report belies India's claim that there is "peace" in Punjab, Khalistan. The only OF CALIFORNIA "peace" there is enforced by the barrels of INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION guns wielded by half a million occupying Thursday, July 21, 1994 troops. WEEK According to the report, "in Punjab Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, Gerard C. [Khalistan], officials continued to falsely at­ HON. CARDis.s COLLINS Smith, one of America's principal architects of tribute deaths under torture to 'encounters' be­ OF ILLINOIS arms control policy, passed away earlier this tween armed militants or to 'escapes'." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES month. Gerard Smith was a man who dedi­ The report also states that "in Punjab most Thursday, July 21, 1994 cated much of his life to the creation of a 'disappearances' were carried out by the po­ Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, in more peaceful and stable world in the various lice." A recent case in point is that of Chicago on December 7, 1983, 17-year-old positions he held during a long and distin­ Sukhwinder Singh Bhatti, a lawyer practicing Ginneria Major was murdered when she was guished career: Director of the Arms Control in the district court at Sangrur. On May 12, Mr. caught in the crossfire between two brothers and Disarmament Agency, Ambassador at Bhatti was abducted from a bus by men in fighting over 85 cents. Since then, her mother, Large for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Chief U.S. plain clothes in an unmarked van with no Betty Major-Rose, has founded "Parents Negotiator of the Strategic Arms Limitation numbered plates, the usual method of the In­ Against Gangs" and has led a unrelenting war Talks [SALT], Director of the Anti·-Ballistic Mis­ dian police. Mr. Bhatti has not been seen against this growing phenomenon of youth sile Treaty negotiations, and U.S. Governor on since. Efforts by family members and friends gangs that plagues our country and our young the Board of the International Atomic Energy to locate him have been unsuccessful. The at­ people. Other parents have followed her ex­ Administration. torneys at the Sangrur court have gone on ample and have started Parents Against Through Mr. Smith's insights, leadership, strike to protest Mr. Bhatti's disappearance. Gangs chapters across the country. Mrs. and dedication much of America's arms con­ Mr. Bhatti's "crime" was that he defended Major-Rose has targeted gangs because the trol and disarmament policy was created. It Sikh youths brought to trial on political twisted, violent mentality that leads a teenage was his idea in the early 1960's to establish a charges. He is the fourth attorney to dis­ boy to spray a carload of family and friends hotline between Moscow and Washington. His appear. Twenty-eight more lawyers who are in with bullets is nurtured in gangs. The city of efforts paved the way for the flourishing of imminent danger of disappearing just like Mr. Chicago and our Nation owes her a great deal arms control measures in the 1980's. Under Bhatti have filed a complaint. I am including of thanks for her work and inspiration. his leadership ACDA was a strong, vital voice that complaint and the names of these 28 at­ In Chicago, gang related homicides rose for arms control and disarmament. Mr. Smith torneys in the RECORD. from 38 in 1980 to 101 in 1990. These star­ was a devoted public servant, and his efforts I have spoken previously about the case of tling statistics are similar in cities and towns to foster a more peaceful world places the Kanwar Singh Dhami, the Sikh activist whose throughout the Nation. Sadly, gangs are ev­ country in his debt. wife was tortured and lost her unborn baby erywhere and gang recruitment knows no I would like to insert in the RECORD the after Mr. Dhami refused to read a scripted boundaries. A young person's race, sex, or comments of ACDA's current Director, John "surrender" the regime had written for him. ethnic background does not hamper their eligi­ Hoium, a worthy successor to Gerard Smith: Unable to break Mr. Dhami any other way, the bility to join a gang. It does not matter if a Gerard Smith was an outstanding public brutal Indian occupiers have now gone after child lives in a structured or broken home, or servant with an unsurpassed commitment to his ex-wife, Surinder Kaur, seeking her testi­ if she or he is rich or poor. All young people the cause of arms control, nonproliferation mony against Mr. Dhami. Mrs. Kaur is a lan­ are at risk of falling prey to gang activity. and disarmament. guage teacher in the government school in Clearly, gang activity is a national problem As a former Director of ACDA and the Dhamian Kalan in the district of Hoshairpur. of drastic proportion and gang prevention Chief U.S. Negotiator of the Strategic Arms She has been harrassed and pressured so strategies are greatly needed. Parents Against Limitation Talks (SALT) and the ABM Trea­ much by the regime that she suffered a nerv­ Gangs is devoted to combating gang problems ty, Ambassador Smith lead U.S. Government ous breakdown. by working with parents, churches, schools, efforts to reduce tensions between the Unit­ Gurdev Singh Kaonke, the Jathedar of the ed States and the former Soviet Union, and Akal Takht, or high trustee of the Sikh religion, neighborhood organizations, and the police. paved the way for all the significant arms While the group sponsors school programs control and disarmament actions taken was murdered by Indian police last January. and support group meetings throughout the since. The Indian regime alleges that Jathedar year, it has also sponsored "Gang Awareness His dedication to nonproliferation over the Kaonke "escaped" from police custody, yet he Week" for the past 3 years. years and his work with the International never returned home. Jathedar Kaonke died Congressional interest in the problem of Atomic Energy Agency helped inspire our as the result of brutal torture by the Punjab gangs is high but has lacked a unified national focus on proliferation, which dominates police. Yet calls to clean up the Punjab police plan or policy. Today, I am introducing a bill to world concerns in t he current era. were rejected by Punjab's chief minister on designate the week of September 12, 1994 as We are forever grateful and indebted to Ge­ the specious grounds that it would hamper "National Gang Violence Prevention Week." rard Smith for believing in a strong Arms "anti-terrorist operations." The Amnesty report Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) says that "no prosecution for human rights During this commemorative week, we can and the contribution it has and must con­ focus on prevention initiatives that divert youth tinue to make to world peace and stability. violations took place in Punjab [Khalistan]." away from joining gangs and encourage par­ His enduring contribution to the agency and The State Department reports that between ticipation in positive activities at school and to arms control, nonproliferation and disar­ 1991 and 1993, 41,000 cash bounties were within communities. mament will not be forgotten. paid to police officers for killing Sikhs. July 21, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17591 Mr. Speaker, this is the true face of Indian NABHA commonly diagnosed cancer among men, and "democracy." 1. Nikka Singh. the second leading cause of cancer death Amnesty International also criticized India's This list is inclusive not conclusive please. among men. As many as one in three men National Human Rights Commission, which COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, over 50 have a latent form of it. Look around Washington, DC, July 8, 1994. was created under heavy pressure from the this chamber-every third male member is a U.S. Congress. The Commission's effective­ AMNESTY EXPOSES INDIAN TYRANNY AGAINST candidate. We all know a number of our col­ SIKH NATION ness is negated, the report says, by the fact leagues who have been treated for prostate WASHINGTON, DC, July 8, 1994.-In its an­ cancer, some of whom lost their lives to it. that "the Commission's mandate effectively nual report released yesterday, Amnesty excludes investigation of particularly wide­ Despite recent improvements in diagnosis International censured ongoing human and treatment, we are falling behind in our ef­ spread violence committed by army and para­ rights violations by the Indian government military forces." in the Sikh homeland, Punjab, Khalistan. forts to stop the spread of this disease. Al­ India is being exposed as one of the most The report strongly disputes the idea that ready, prostate cancer is as prevalent and as oppressive regimes in the world. Its continuing there is "peace" in Punjab, Khalistan. deadly for men as breast cancer js for women. pattern of torture has caused the world to sit The report said that "in Punjab, most 'dis­ Experts are projecting a troubling growth in up and take notice. appearances' were carried out by the police." both the number of diagnosed cases and This past December, Amnesty published a deaths per year. By the year 2000 researchers On October 7, 1987, the free and proud special report, An Unnatural Fate: Disappear­ Sikh nation declared itself the independent are predicting increases of 90 percent in diag­ ances and Impunity in the Indian States of nosed cases and 37 percent in deaths per country of Khalistan. The leadership of the 21- Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, which de­ million strong Sikh nation has declared their tailed 80 cases of 'disappearances' in the year. Mr. Speaker, we are improving our diag­ movement to be peaceful, democratic, and Sikh homeland, Punjab, Khalistan. Accord­ nostic and treatment capabilities with prostate nonviolent. Yet India's brutal repression con­ ing to journalists in occupied Khalistan, "for cancer, but unfortunately we are not making tinues unabated. every case documented by a human rights these advances available to the population at On July 4, Afghanistan recognized organization ... there are thousands which go unreported." highest risk-men age 65 and older. Khalistan's independence. This country has Yesterday's report also stated that deaths Let me explain what is happening. Doctors come to the conclusion that real liberty for the officially attributed to police "encounters" have been doing digital rectal exams for pros­ Sikh nation will be restored only when with so-called "militants" were mostly tate tumors for 50 years. These exams can Khalistan is free. Under the current repression caused by police torture of Sikh political de­ detect some tumors as early as the second tainees. Notably, the report cited the case of in India, Khalistan appears to be the last via­ stage of growth, but often do not detect tu­ ble option for achieving true liberty for the Gurdey Singh Kaonke, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht or high trustee of the Sikh reli­ mors until the disease has spread outside the Sikhs. America looks forward to celebrating prostate gland. Two-thirds of the prostate can­ the day when Sikhs have this freedom. It is ·gion, who was brutally murdered by police in January after he allegedly "escaped" from cers detected today have spread beyond the time for India to recognize the inevitable and police custody. He never returned home. prostate. When the disease is still confined to end its brutal occupation of Khalistan. "Today India is under an international mi­ the prostate, you can remove the gland sur­ ANNEXURE-A. LIST OF LAWYERS OF PUNJAB croscope," said Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, gically and prevent its spread. If you do not WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO POLICE WRATH President of the Council of Khalistan. catch the cancer until its late stages you can "Amnesty's report flies in the face of ever•r• CHANDIGARH HIGH COURT slow its growth with hormonal treatment, but thing the Indian government maintai~s 1. P.S. Hundal. about Khalistan. There is no peace in the you cannot eliminate it. 2. A.S. Chahal. Sikh homeland. This report proves that In recent years, researchers have devel­ 3. Ranjan Lakhanpal. there is only peace enforced by the barrel of oped a simple, inexpensive blood test that de­ 4. Rajvinder Singh Bains. a gun." tects signs of prostate cancer in the blood. 5. Balwant Singh Guliani. Amnesty International also criticized In­ 6. Navkiran Singh. This prostate specific antigen or PSA test can dia's National Human Rights Commission, detect cancers in the early stages when they 7. Prof. Bhupinder Singh. which human rights activists have called an 8. Harbhajan Singh. are well-confined to the prostate, and when " eyewash". It said that the commission's ef­ 9. Baldev Singh Brar. surgical removal of the prostate or radiation 10. Daljit Singh Rajput. fectiveness is negated by the fact that "the Commission's mandate effectively excludes treatment can eliminate or shrink the tumor 11. Ashok Chauhan. investigation of particularly widespread vio­ and prevent the spread of the disease. Some 12. Arunjeev Singh Walla. of our colleagues are with us today because 13. Harshinder Singh. lations committed by army and paramilitary forces ... •· they had a PSA test and sought early treat­ PATIALA "India cannot expect to spill the blood of ment. In recognition of its success in spotting 1. Jagmohan Singh Saini. Sikhs with impunity," said Dr. Aulakh. early tumors, all the major specialty soci­ 2. Birjinder Singh Sodhi. "There is one human rights standard, and eties-including the American Cancer Society ROPAR India is being exposed as one of the most and American Urological Association-now bloodthirsty regimes in the world. The world 1. Santokh Singh Gill. recommend at least an annual screening with 2. Sarbjit Singh. community sees the brutality India inflicts on the Sikh nation. Afghanistan has just rec­ the PSA test for men over age 50. SANGRUR ognized Khalistan. Support for Khalistan is Over 13 million American men are at the 1. Gurjeevan Singh. growing." highest risk for prostate cancer and will not be LUDHIANA screened with the most effective test when 1. G.S. Bal. they show up for their annual physical. Why? INTRODUCTION OF THE PROSTATE Because we do not cover screening of this KAPURTHALA CANCER AND TREATMENT ACT test under Medicare. Millions of veterans who 1. Harjit Singh Sandhu. OF 1994 use our system of veterans medical centers MAN SA for their care are also not covered. 1. Ajit Singh Bhangoo. HON. JIM McDERMOTI For advanced stage prostate cancer, Medi­ JALANDHAR OF WASHINGTON care and veterans programs do not cover a 1. Amarjit Singh Shergill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES full course of hormonal therapy either, or the 2. Balbir Singh Cheema. oral drugs that are part of the therapy. This bill Thursday, July 21, 1994 KHANNA would correct the problem and make sure that 1. Jagmohan Singh. Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, the Pros­ people get the standard treatment whether tate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of ANAND PUR SAHIB they are a veteran or a Medicare retiree. 1994, which I am introducing today, is an im­ Finally, the bill increases the amount of 1. Gajjan Singh. portant part of the campaign to reverse the ris­ money we are spending on prostate cancer HOSHIARPUR ing incident of prostate cancer in American research-to search for causes and new treat­ 1. Harjinder Singh Dhami. men. ments, and to identify the most effective treat­ KHARAR Prostate cancer is not some unusual dis­ ments on the basis of patient outcomes and 1. Anil Kaushik. ease that you rarely hear about-it is the most survival rates. 17592 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS July 21, 1994 As pervasive as prostate cancer is among cancer" mentioned. Look in the President's or I think we all tend to look away when the men, it is hard to believe that this cancer has in other committee bills-you will find immuni­ subject of prostate cancer comes up, but this been the neglected stepchild of cancer re­ zations, mammograms, pap smears, choles­ is a serious disease that has already struck a search. Despite similar incidence and death terol tests-everything but screening for pros­ number of Members in this Chamber, and will rates, this bill does not begin to match the tate cancer. It is not there. strike a lot more of us before long. It is time level of funding for breast cancer, although it for us to do our job and provide quality care would increase the amount spent on prostate The bill we are introducing today is the ad­ cancer research. junct to national reform. It is the bill that and treatment for the most commonly diag­ In all of our health reform discussions no­ rounds out the diagnostic picture and makes nosed cancer among men. where have we heard the words "prostate national reform work for men, too.